Athens+Notes

Summary - Tom, Jessica, Daniel, Garheeb, Ho Hsuan


 * For almost 3500 years, Athens, which was located in Attica was one of the greatest cities in history with more than 250,000 citizens and inhabiting for 7000 years.
 * Festivals were held where teams would compete for a prize, named “Manly Excellence”, which would be awarded to men showing the best strength.
 * The Athenians have various holidays, Athenians wear peplos to celebrate Athena’s birthday.
 * During the Golden Age, the most significant historical event is their victory against Persian invaders. They built impressive temples on the Acropolis which is a hill overlooking the city.
 * Athena was worshipped in the most important temple built on the Acropolis, the Parthenon.
 * The Acropolis, it was the center market place for Athens, and the political heart of Athens; located at schools, theaters, and stoas.