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The Older Parthenon (in black) was destroyed by the Achaemenids in the Destruction of Athens, and then rebuilt by Pericles (in grey).. The Older Parthenon or Pre‐Parthenon, as it is frequently referred to, [1] constitutes the first endeavour to build a sanctuary for Athena Parthenos on the site of the present Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens.
Grave Stele I, "Simile," from Grave Circle A, Mycenae. Currently on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. All 21 stelai found at Grave Circle A were cut from oolithic limestone, a material used in many other Mycenaean constructions. [1] Many of these stelai just survive in fragments, though most are rectangular in shape.
Mount Lycabettus (/ ˌ l aɪ k ə ˈ b ɛ t ə s /), also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos (Greek: Λυκαβηττός, pronounced [likaviˈtos]), is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens and pine trees cover its base ...
"Athens and Limestone County are full of talented and innovative thinkers," said Andrew Dollar, director of the center. "This project aims to harness the local talent to build an ecosystem ...
A Virginia pilot who devoted his life to rescuing orphaned shelter dogs met a tragic end Sunday when his small plane crashed in the Catskill Mountains — killing him and one of his newly saved pups.
The Athens Area Homeless Shelter has hired Olivia Amato as the new executive director. Amato was a former staff member who served as operations coordinator and community engagement coordinator ...
In 2019, Best Friends Animal Society and Southern Utah University began a partnership that included a new certificate program at SUU that included coursework on how to set up and run a no-kill animal shelter. [15] In 2020, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman added a Best Friends Animal Society paint scheme to his stock car to raise support for animal rescue.
The executive director for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter has resigned effective May 31, the shelter’s board of directors announced this week.