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Parthenon frieze with Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis
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Acropolis Museum
Explore the ancient cultural heritage of Athens, centring on the temple ruins on the Acropolis
Exploring Athens: A fusion of history and modernity
Tour the ruins of ancient Greek culture and regard the detail of sculptures and carvings atop the Acropolis
Explore the majestic buildings of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, a destination of the Panathenaean festival procession
Know about the annual Athenian festival of the Panathenaea, and trace the route of the festival procession through Athens
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