(Figure 8). It is important to notice that, before exploring the sanctuary, the French school and the French government had to move the modern village of Kastro (which developed since the Middle Ages in the location of the ancient ruins). This operation permitted the preservation of one of...
A large temple dedicated to the goddess Athena on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built in the 5th century BCE, during the Athenian golden age. Legion A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback. Hannibal...
According to Greek mythology, the goddess Athena, protector of the city of Athens, flew over the city to find a huge rock to place in front of the hill of the Acropolis and thus protect it from invaders. As she was carrying the stone on her way back, a crow came to her, bringing b...
One of the most complete complexes of antiquity, which included a gymnasium and bathing facilities. It is located on the slope between the Castalia fountain and the mosque of Athena Pronaia. Initially it was used exclusively for the training of athletes, but in the Hellenistic era orators, phil...