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Discover the Acropolis
This ancient citadel sits on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains multiple buildings of huge historical importance, including the Parthenon.
Dedication to Asclepios. (Mid 4th cent. BC) by UnknownAcropolis Museum
Of course, many of the archeological finds have been moved to the Acropolis Museum where they can be viewed and preserved in secure conditions. Below, you can take a virtual tour of some of the museum's treasures.
The Peplos Kore. (Around 530 BC) by UnknownAcropolis Museum
The Peplos Kore
The Peplos Kore is one of the most well-known examples of Archaic Greek art. The 118 cm (46 in) high white marble statue of a girl is thought to have been made around 530 BC and would have originally been colourfully painted.
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The statue was discovered in an 1886 and has been pieced back together for display.
The Kritios boy. (Post 480 BC) by Kritios sculptorAcropolis Museum
The Kritios Boy
A classic sculpture displaying the characteristics of the period after the Persian Wars - known as the early classical period. This almost complete human form captures a mix of motion and severity and has been called the 'first beautiful nude in art'.
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It is thought to be the work of the sculptor Kritios and was made using marble from the island of Paros.
The Kore with the almond-shaped eyes. (Around 500 BC) by UnknownAcropolis Museum
The Kore with the Almond-Shaped Eyes
Discovered in 1888 to the southwest of the Parthenon, it was reassembled from four fragments. The kore is very delicate and expressive - easily one of the most beautiful statues found on the Acropolis site.
The statue's uniquely shaped eyes, which were accentuated with paint, have given her the name the Kore with Almond Eyes.
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Here she is amongst other sculptural works in the museum. Click and drag to explore.
Kore with a pomegranate and wreath. (580-570 BC) by UnknownAcropolis Museum
Kore with a Pomegranate and Wreath
This kore was found in 1886 on the Acropolis site, close to the Erechtheion. Dating from around 580 BC, this is the earliest known example of a kore, or maiden, and is depicted holding a pomegranate and a wreath, an offering to the gods of the day.
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See the diadem on her head, decorated with lotus flowers and rosettes, amongst other treasures of the museum.
Top Euro Greece Athens Acropolis 6 (Propylaea)LIFE Photo Collection
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