Perched on the Athenian Acropolis‚ a natural fortress rising 91 meters at its peak‚ ancient Athens flourished during the 5th century BC. Guided by Pericles‚ the city entered its Golden Age‚ focusing on philosophy‚ art‚ and architecture. The iconic structures‚ crafted in Pericles' era‚ reflect this cultural zenith. The Temple of Athena Nike‚ commemorating Athenian victory over Persians‚ greets visitors‚ followed by the Propylaea‚ a grand gateway marking the transition from the secular to the sacred. The |rq‚ an irregular yet fascinating structure‚ narrates the mythological origins of Athens‚ where Athena's olive tree triumphed over Poseidon's salty spring. Read moreSection: NewsAncient PlacesEuropeVideosRead Later