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•Most Greek cities were built around an Acropolis. An
acropolis is a hilltop fortress in Ancient Greece. The
Acropolis in Athens being the most famous.
•An Acropolis is a very safe place to be. The Athenian leader
Pericles, wanted to rebuild the temples on the Acropolis.
•The Acropolis, too, gives us clues about the Ancient Greek
religion.
•For nearly a thousand years, the Acropolis remained almost
untouched.
•The Acropolis is constantly being repaired and restored.
Shuter, Jane.
The Acropolis
Chicago,Illinoise;
Heinemann Library
2000.