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Ancient Greek Mythology: Athens, Greece

Ancient Greek Mythology, Religion, Art

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The capital of modern Greece, Athens (Greek: Athína, named after the city's patron goddess Athena) is one of the most famous Greek cities - and it has long played a vital role in Greek politics, religion, and culture. These photos provide a view of Greece over time - if you pay close attention to the photos from 1893 and the 1920s, you will notice just how much the city grew over those two decades.

Ancient Greek Mythology: Athens, Greece
Athens, 1893 Athens, 1920s
Athens, Greece, 1893 Athens, Greece, 1920s
Athens from the Acropolis Athens from the Acropolis
Athens from the Acropolis Athens from the Acropolis

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