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| Archaeological site of Mycenae | |
| The archaeological site of Mycenae, located in the northeastern part of the Peloponnesian Peninsula in Greece, is one of the most significant historical sites from the Late Bronze Age. It flourished during the second millennium BCE and is often considered the center of the Mycenaean civilization, which greatly influenced Greek culture and mythology. | |
| Parthenon | |
| The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art, an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy and Western civilization. The construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. | |
