- Historical Significance
- Acropolis is the most complete ancient Greek monumental complex still existing
- Located on 156m hill in Athens basin, surrounded by 3,300-year-old fortifications
- Acquired religious character in 8th century BC with Athena cult establishment
- Under Perikles' leadership in 5th century BC, major architectural projects completed
- Architectural Features
- Contains Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaia, and Temple of Athena Nike
- Built by architects like Iktinos, Kallikrates, and sculptors like Pheidias
- Represents classical Greek thought and art's emergence
- Survived 25 centuries through wars, earthquakes, and alterations
- Preservation and Management
- Operates as archaeological site since 1833
- Protected under Greek Law No 3028/2002
- No-fly zone declared by Presidential Decree No 24/2007
- Restoration works started in 1975, following Venice Charter principles
- New Acropolis Museum opened in 2009 to preserve original pieces