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Athens - Parthenon

The classic view of the Parthenon, from the northwest. The Parthenon was built in 447-431 BC. It was dedicated to the goddess Athena. It later had periods as a Christian church and a mosque. It was destroyed in 1687 when Turkish munitions were destroyed in war.

 

The day was hot and sunny. As a precaution, I bought a straw hat from a vendor near the Acropolis. It was a good idea.

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Uploaded on May 11, 2009
Taken on June 6, 1967