The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

The British Museum should return the ancient treasures to Greece for the sake of art, not nationalism.

The construction ingenuity of Athens' Parthenon has enabled it to miraculously survive natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.

"We all understand that the Sculptures belong here and must return to Greece. And we should do this so that we can be proud ...

A city in Greece swamped by tourists every year has been described as "unbearable" as pessimism grips residents. The density ...

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

Athens sprawls across the Attica Basin ... which houses artifacts from the Parthenon and other nearby temples. Southwest of Makrigianni is Koukaki, one of the city's most beloved neighborhoods.

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in ... the 5th century BC , including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.