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What is Propylaea?
The entrance building to the Acropolis.
What was the fortified hill constructed in greek cities for protection called?
Acropolis is the center of the city. Acropolis is the center of the city.
What do you find on top of the acropolis in Athens?
3 ancient temples: the Parthenon, which is well known, as it is enormous, the Erectheion, and the temple of Athena Nike. There is also the large entrance way which is called the Propylaea.
What was the hill in Athens that featured temples and other important buildings called?
The hill that Athens was built on was called the Acropolis. It was a prominent hill located in the center of the city and was an important religious and political center. In addition it was the site of several important structures and monuments including: The Parthenon - a temple dedicated to Athena the patron goddess of Athens The Propylaea - a monumental gateway that served as the entrance to the Acropolis The Erechtheion - a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon The Temple of Nike - a temple dedicated to the goddess of victoryThe Acropolis was an important part of ancient Athens and has remained an important symbol and landmark throughout the centuries.
What city is the acropolis in?
Acropolis means 'high city' so any city which has a high elevation could be called an acropolis. However, the famous ancient acropolis is located in Athens, Greece.
Who designed acropolis?
A guy called Pericles :)
What was the central temple on the Acropolis called?
the Parthenon
What is the name of ancient athens's temple?
It was called the Acropolis :-)
What is the famous ruin on the acropolis in Greece called?
Parthenon
What is a fortified area on a hill in a polis called?
acropolis
What was the open area under the acropolis called?
an agora
High city of the Greek polis was called?
Acropolis
