what role did the Acropolis play in the life of Athens?
Q. please answer!!
Asked by livelaughlovee. - Mon Feb 23 01:36:40 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Many Greek cities had an acropolis. In times of trouble they could retreat to the "city in the air" for protection. It served as a fortified hill It was also the religious and military center of the city-state.The most famous Acropolis was in Athens. After the Persian invasion in 480 B.C. the Athenians built a magnificant group of temples there like the Parthenon (447 to 432 B.C.), the Erechtheum (421 to 406 B.C.) and the Temple of Athena Nike (425 B.C.). I hope that this has been a help to you.
Answered by harveymac1336 - Wed Feb 25 12:50:39 2009

Of the 21 finalists of the NEW 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD, which is your number 1 pick?
Q. 01 Acropolis, Athens, Greece 02 Alhambra, Granada, Spain 03 Angkor, Cambodia 04 Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico 05 Christ Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 06 Colosseum, Rome, Italy 07 Easter Island Statues, Chile 08 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France 09 Great Wall, China 10 Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey 11 Kyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan 12 Kremlin/St.Basil, Moscow, Russia 13 Machu Picchu, Peru 14 Neuschwanstein Castle, Fuessen, Germany 15 Petra, Jordan 16 Pyramids of Giza, Egypt 17 Statue of Liberty, New York, USA 18 Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom 19 Sydney Opera House, Australia 20 Taj Mahal, Agra, India 21 Timbuktu, Mali
Asked by ktkck5 - Mon Feb 20 14:05:20 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Pyramids of Giza is already one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. If I had to pick a new wonder of the world, I would have to choose Stonehenge. It is a marvel how those stones were brought to that place, before the invention of the wheel, and put into post and lintel form by teenagers. Amazing.
Answered by zaipher - Mon Feb 20 14:15:50 2006

ACROPOLIS ATHENS QUESTION?
Q. Can someone please tell me where i can find a sort of 3d map, or a picture or a painting of how the acropolis looked like when it was still standing? i just visited it and i loved it , i am very curious about it. and another question...there were some work done there, are they planing on rebuilding it like it was maybe 2000 years ago or what? Thanks
Asked by Amy - Mon Aug 25 07:49:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The conservation does not aim at rebuilding the monuments, just re-instating any fallen parts that are there and conserving the pars that are still standing or that were wrongly restored 100 years ago.
Answered by cpinatsi - Mon Aug 25 13:14:37 2008

affordable hotel with a nice view of Acropolis in Athens, Greece?
Q. Any suggestions? I will stay for 3 nights with my wife, and I can spend up to 350 Euros.
Asked by Efta_Potiria - Tue Jan 19 19:25:18 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hector, have you looked on TripAdvisor for hotel suggestions? It s a great site that rates hotels based on user reviews. I find it very helpful. However, I would suggest looking into The Athens Gate Hotel or The Magna Grecia Hotel. They both are said to have good views of the Acropolis. Enjoy your time in Greece!
Answered by Gate 1 Travel - Wed Jan 20 17:16:56 2010

Is this speech one minute? Is it good?
Q. Hello, my name is Pericles. I was born in 495B.C. I was a Greek statesman and I was alive in the greatest time period of Athens. Being a leader in Athenian government, I influenced many ideas over 30 years. I wanted Athens to be extremely powerful so I tried to expand the power of Athens through Egypt, Boetia, and the Aegean Islands. One of my chief projects was the Parthenon. The grand temple was for our goddess Athena, which sat at the top of the Acropolis. Athens fought long and hard for power during the Peloponnesian war. Even though they lost, the soldiers of Athens were brave, strong and great for dying for there beloved city. As I said in my speech at the funeral oration for the soldiers, Athens was great and beautiful. It deserved… [cont.]
Asked by tada - Sun Mar 15 13:58:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yea its fine
Answered by Driver 1 - Mon Mar 16 13:00:27 2009

describe the temple of the phartenon on the acropolis in athens?
Q. describe the temple of the phartenon on the acropolis in athens?
Asked by "khrIztian" - Fri Apr 10 18:09:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Please do not call the most beloved temple of the Athenians a fartenon. It's called the Parthenon. The word means House of the Virgin (Athena). It has 8 Doric columns in front and 17 on the sides, if you count the corner ones twice. It was built entuirely of white marble from the mountain of Penteli, except for the foundations which are of poros stone. The Pentelic marble has a lot of iron in it which has oxidized, giving the marble its famous golden patina. The Parthenon took 15 years to build. And its builders and architects were truly artists. When u first look at the Parthenon as you enter the Propylaia, u will see that the Parthenon is not on the same axis. In other words, u won't be facing the front of the temple... it… [cont.]
Answered by dvatwork - Sat Apr 11 10:17:49 2009

What are 2 features of the Acropolis, Athens?
Q. What are 2 features of the Acropolis, Athens?
Asked by Jennifer - Sun Mar 23 02:32:10 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Parthenon, the main structure of the Acropolis is not on an axis with the Propylaia (the main entrance gate) but is shown in 3/4 view. The same holds true of the Erechtheion . This type of arrangement is typical of temples and public buildings of the archaic and the classical Greek period. The reason is that the ancients thought it necessary that the spectator should be able to grasp at first glance both the volume and proportions of a building. This would have been impossible if a stict axial symmetry had been adopted (where only the facade is visible on first glance). The angle on which the Parthenon is built is the one you see on all the postcards and in all the picture books. Aesthetically perfect!! Also, this temple,… [cont.]
Answered by dvatwork - Sun Mar 23 08:55:41 2008

the 7 new wonders of the world?
Q. A vote is underway to find the 7 new wonders of the world, these include new buildings such as the Sydney oprah house and slightly older things such as stonehenge. There are 21 to choose from these are: The Acropolis (Athens) The Alhembra (Spain) Angkor (Cambodia) The Pyramid of chichen Itza (Mexico) Christ Redeemer (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil) The Colosseum (Rome) Easter Island Statues (Easter island, chile) The Eiffel Tower (Paris) the Great Wall of china (China) The Hagia Sophia (istanbul) The Kremlin/ Red Square (Moscow) Machu Picchu (Peru) Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany) Petra (jordan) The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt) The Statue of Liberty (New York) Stonehange (England) Sydney Oprah House (Sydney) The Taj Mahal (India) … [cont.]
Asked by Stephen M - Sat Jun 16 20:03:47 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I know you made a simple spelling mistake, and I make them all the time, but the Oprah House is hysterical! My seven are... 1) Stonehenge (they don't even know how they moved the stone needed to build it) 2) Easter Island Statues (they don't even know WHO built them) 3) The Great Wall of China 4) Pyramid of Chic-hen 5) Machu Pichu 6) The Colosseum 7) and Petra I'm still laughing about the Oprah House. Classic. : )
Answered by dogtownbetty - Sat Jun 16 20:26:48 2007

Who made/created/established the Acropolis in Athens?
Q. And when did this happen, if you only know one of the answers id stil like it. thanks
Asked by bebe - Mon Mar 23 21:42:37 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It was the work of many centuries, a work in progress. It had started in the time of the heroes (1600-1200 B.C.), with the royal palace of the Mycenaean age. Many of the buildings we now see were sponsored by Pericles, Athens' most prominent statesman from 453-429 B.C. The designer-architects were Ictinus (who also did the temple of Poseidon at Sounion and the temple of Apollo at Bassae) and Callicrates. The works were paid for out of the profits of the Athenian Empire (478-404 B.C.). The buildings included the great Propylaea (entrance buildings and staircase), the Parthenon, and the Erechtheum (temple of Poseidon Erechtheus). To this were added the temple of Athena Nike, the sanctuary of Artemis of Brauron, the large bronze statue of… [cont.]
Answered by John P. A - Mon Mar 23 22:04:23 2009

What to do in Athens? :)?
Q. Well i'm going on a 5 day trip to athens, I never been there before and i wanna know what places that should never been missed (i know the acropolis of course :D ) Also Some advice about shopping areas and what to bring back home Thanks m8s
Asked by vidodido - Fri Sep 10 02:43:40 2010 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

Was the temple of rome and augustus at the acropolis of athens destroyed or is it still standing?
Q. plz help
Asked by eshayyssss - Sun Mar 16 03:55:42 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Unfortunately, there is nothing remaining of the Temple of Rome and Augustus.
Answered by zafir - Sun Mar 16 06:28:37 2008

how to get to acropolis from square of kifassia in athens greece?
Q. how to get to acropolis from square of kifassia in athens greece?
Asked by sweetgreek2004 - Sat Jul 5 07:48:37 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, from Kifissia you can also take the metro (ISAP, line 1 to Piraeus), get off at Attiki station, change to line 2 to Aghios Dimitrios and get off at the Akropoli station. added: You can change to line 2 at both Attiki and Omonoia stations.
Answered by Elaine - Sat Jul 5 09:19:50 2008

What would you vote to be the new 7 Wonders of the World?
Q. As you may have read, people from around the planet are voting for the new Seven Wonders of the World... So, what seven would you vote for... 1 Acropolis, Athens, Greece 2 Alhambra, Granada, Spain 3 Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia 4 Chichen Itza Aztec Site, Yucatan, Mexico 5 Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6 Colosseum, Rome 7 Easter Island Statues, Chile 8 Eiffel Tower, Paris 9 Great Wall, China 10 Hagia Sophia church, Istanbul, Turkey 11 Kyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan 12 Kremlin/St.Basil's, Moscow 13 Machu Picchu, Peru 14 Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany 15 Petra Ancient City, Jordan 16 Pyramids of Giza, Egypt 17 Statue of Liberty, New York 18 Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom 19 Sydney Opera House, Australia… [cont.]
Asked by Theophania - Tue Oct 17 16:35:37 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I just voted... These were my choices: 1. Acropolis, Athens, Greece - because Greece is the cradle of the Western civilization and Acropolis is the symbol of it. 2. Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia - Buddhists built some amazing structures and because Borobudur isn't on the list, then I'll have to go with Angkor Wat 3. Easter Island Statues, Chile - This is probably the only selectin on the list that truly makes me wonder as to WHY someone bothered to build them! 4. Eiffel Tower, Paris - This was my last pick on the list. I had a hard time deciding but I thought it would be nice to include one truly modern wonder on the list 5. Great Wall, China - That's a non-brainer. The wall is just an amazing feat of engineering. 6. Pyramids of Giza,… [cont.]
Answered by Mr. Nerdlinger - Tue Oct 17 16:52:33 2006

What is the name of this song? And who's it by?
Q. (it's the background music)
Asked by Lety - Thu Nov 6 01:24:02 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is entitled Going the Distance, by Cake, . Why don't you ask the owner of the site where he/she got it, maybe they can give it to you fo free.
Answered by zach C - Thu Nov 6 01:28:28 2008

which of the following 21 sites do you think should be among the new 7 wonders of the world?
Q. 1 Acropolis, Athens, Greece 2 Alhambra, Granada, Spain 3 Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia 4 Chichen Itza Aztec site, Yucatan, Mexico 5 Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6 Colosseum, Rome 7 Easter Island Statues, Chile 8 Eiffel Tower, Paris 9 Great Wall, China 10 Hagia Sophia church, Istanbul, Turkey 11 Kyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan 12 Kremlin/St.Basil's, Moscow 13 Machu Picchu, Peru 14 Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany 15 Petra ancient city, Jordan 16 Pyramids of Giza, Egypt 17 Statue of Liberty, New York 18 Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom 19 Sydney Opera House, Australia 20 Taj Mahal, Agra, India 21 Timbuktu city, Mali this list is from: this list is different than the 7 Wonders of the ancient world...… [cont.]
Asked by christy - Tue Oct 17 15:33:56 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Acropolis, Athens, Greece Chichen Itza Aztec site, Yucatan, Mexico Colosseum, Rome Great Wall, China Kyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan Petra ancient city, Jordan Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom
Answered by Ta Loca - Tue Oct 17 16:16:20 2006

why has the Acropolis of Athens Been put on the world heritage list?
Q. in details please
Asked by Mitsuaki - Thu Aug 20 06:28:11 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

Athens: walk the acropolis OR the Plaka? Please Help me!?
Q. Hello! My mom brother and I are going on a cruise this summer and they have given me the task of deciding which tour to take in Athens. The two options I have narrowed it down to are almost identical in most ways but one has us actually walking into the Acropolis and exploring it. The other has us stand at a viewing spot to look at the acropolis from a short distance, than leave to spend most of the time with free time to wander the Plaka. I have no clue what to do. I am a pretty big history buff and would absolutely love to get up close to the acropolis, but I also want to take in modern Athens and I have to take my family, who are a bit less into history, into account. I have no clue what to choose. Please Help!! I really appreciate the… [cont.]
Asked by margs914 - Wed Jun 11 21:57:54 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My advice is to take the acropolis tour...(trust me, and trust bandija, too)...It is a must to see the Acropolis close up...don't ask why, you'll figure it out when you get there. As for the PLAKA, that is something that you can do on your own during your free time. It's just a neighborhood. You don't need a tour for that.
Answered by dvatwork - Wed Jun 11 22:29:15 2008

Does anyone know of a replica of the Acropolis built in Athens but in the United States?
Q. Does anyone know of a replica of the Acropolis built in Athens but in the United States?
Asked by feltbegone - Sun Jun 3 22:44:02 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know of any place in the United States that has rebuilt the whole Acropolis, but there is a full size replica of the Parthenon, the temple to Athena whose ruins still stand on the original Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in Nashville, Tennessee. See the Wiki source below. You can also search for "Parthenon Nashville" for several other sites about the building and its history.
Answered by pingraham@sbcglobal.net - Mon Jun 4 06:00:12 2007

Which 7 of the following would you prefer to see included in the new 7 wonders of the world list?
Q. 1.The Acropolis of Athens(Greece) 2.Alhambra,Granada(Spain) 3.Angkor(Cambodia) 4.The Pyramid at Chichen Itza,Yucatan Peninsula(Mexico) 5.Christ Redeemer,Rio de Janeiro(Brazil) 6.Colosseum,Rome(Italy) 7.Statues of Easter Island(Chile) 8.The Eiffel Tower,Paris(France) 9.The Great Wall of China 10.The Hagia Sofia,Istanbul(Turkey) 11.Kiyomizu Temple,Kyoto(Japan) 12.The Kremlin and Red Square,Moscow(Russia) 13.Machu Picchu(Peru) 14.Neuschwanstein Castle,Schwangau(Germany) 15.Petra(Jordan) 16.The Pyramids of Giza(Egypt) 17.The Statue of Liberty,New York(U.S.A) 18.Stonehenge,Amesbury(U. K) 19.Sydney Opera House(Australia) 20.Taj Mahal,Agra(India) 21.Timbuktu(Mali) By the way,you can vote the 7 you prefer here: The… [cont.]
Asked by Natasha P - Sun Jan 14 10:00:35 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tough choices - didn't Yahoo have something like this a few months back? Well, I'd pick the following: 1. Petra 2. The Pyramids 3. The Acropolis 4. Angor Wat 5. Machu Picchu 6. the Taj Mahal 7. Stonehenge My reasoning: 1. I've picked mostly the "older" sites because I'm more impressed by the ability of people with less technical knowledge (and help) to build what they did. 2. I've seen all the siites I picked, except for Angor Wat (and I've seen many of the sites I didn't pick) 3. Some of the sites I picked have "hidden qualities" beyond their impressive construction (e.g. the Pyramids, Stonehenge, etc. ) in that they are also very sophisticated archeo-astrological instruments. By the way, I'd like to add one more: Chaco Canyon (with… [cont.]
Answered by johnslat - Sun Jan 14 10:20:36 2007

What do you think the NEW seven wonders of the world should be??
Q. Here are the 21 options that made the short list, what do you think should make the final cut? 1 Acropolis, Athens, Greece 2 Alhambra, Granada, Spain 3 Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia 4 Chichen Itza Aztec site, Yucatan, Mexico 5 Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6 Colosseum, Rome 7 Easter Island Statues, Chile 8 Eiffel Tower, Paris 9 Great Wall, China 10 Hagia Sophia church, Istanbul, Turkey 11 Kyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan 12 Kremlin/St.Basil's, Moscow 13 Machu Picchu, Peru 14 Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany 15 Petra ancient city, Jordan 16 Pyramids of Giza, Egypt 17 Statue of Liberty, New York 18 Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom 19 Sydney Opera House, Australia 20 Taj Mahal, Agra, India 21 Timbuktu city, Mali
Asked by Klondike_kate - Tue Oct 17 12:36:12 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Pyramids at Giza, Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, Great Wall, Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, and one you missed: The Gateway Arch of St. Louis. Some of those listed are not that impressive, nor noteworthy as a man-made wornder of the time or era--such as the Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House, Christ the Redeemer statue, Kremlin. The ones I listed continue to amaze and astound modern man as well as learned folks of the past.
Answered by scout485 - Tue Oct 17 13:46:53 2006