Acropolis, The

di Callista Papadopoulos (Autore)

Ron Carver LLC, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Rising 156 meters above the sprawling city of Athens, the Acropolis stands as one of humanity's most enduring monuments to artistic achievement, religious devotion, and political power. This limestone plateau, carved by geological forces over millions of years, has served as the spiritual and cultural heart of Western civilization for more than two and a half millennia. The very name "Acropolis" comes from the Greek words "akros" meaning highest and "polis" meaning city, literally translating to "high city" or "citadel," yet this simple definition barely captures the profound significance of this sacred hill that has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth of democracy, and the creation of architectural masterpieces that continue to inspire wonder in millions of visitors each year. The geological story of the Acropolis begins in the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago, when the limestone that forms its foundation was deposited in ancient seas. Over countless millennia, tectonic forces thrust this marine sediment upward, creating the distinctive flat-topped hill that would become the foundation for one of history's greatest architectural ensembles. The natural fortification provided by the steep cliffs on three sides made it an ideal location for early settlement, while the relatively flat summit offered space for the grand temples and monuments that would later crown its heights. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Acropolis has been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, around 3000 BCE. The earliest settlers were drawn to the hill not only for its defensive advantages but also for its natural springs, which provided a reliable water source in the arid Attic landscape.

• Autore: Callista Papadopoulos
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:58:21
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Ron Carver LLC
• EAN: 9798318450228

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