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Athens- Acropolis Temple of Athena Nike

Over four Ionic colums is a frieze depicting the Battle of Plataea, the victory of the Greeks over the Persians in 479 BC. The Athena Nike statue's absence of wings led to the story it was deprived of wings so their patroness could never leave the city.

 

If you are interested in additional images from the Acropolis, some can be found in my album at www.flickr.com/photos/36791099@N08/sets/72157628141776535.

 

If you are interested in additional images of Athens, some can be found in my album at www.flickr.com/photos/36791099@N08/sets/72157628141789851.

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Uploaded on November 25, 2011
Taken on September 25, 2011