History of Athens

The believed origin date for the first Olympiad is 776 BC however it is has been the subject of intense debates for historians for a long time (Spivey 2004, 206). When trying to come to a date for the first Olympiad a decision was made by fixing a list of victors at Olympia, after which they counted backward in quadrennial units (Miller 2004, 20). The main concern with trying to figure out the origin date is if it is accuracy for the emergence of Greek athletics. Scholars have looked for the…

CONSCLUSION A skillful warrior can achieve his own invulnerability, but he can never bring about the enemy’s vulnerability. (Sun Tzu) This campaign exposed numerous operational, tactical and strategic mistakes that the Athenians made; which ultimately lead to them losing this war. One of the main reasons the Athenians failed, was because they did not have the right resources nor executed the right strategy; this was mainly due to lack of planning and a lack of willingness to adjust. Maybe if…

Greece and Athens have achieved vast amounts of wonder and fame today. The opulent structures, the detailed sculptures, or the compact cites that convey a busy urban living. All of these contribute to the awe-inspiring city. Athens is the site of multiple historical buildings such as The Agora, which originally served as a marketplace, subsequently contained temples and civic buildings. Another notable structure constructed in that time is the Akropolis; an ancient citadel which was composed of…

Greece and Athens are well known for many reasons. The opulent structures, the detailed sculptures, or the compact cites that convey a busy urban living. All of these contribute to the awe-inspiring city. Athens is the site of many historical buildings such as The Agora, which was, in the beginning, a marketplace, but later on also contained temples and civic buildings. Another notable structure constructed in that time is the Akropolis; an ancient citadel which was composed of multiple…

The frieze, which used to be a vital component of the Parthenon's architecture, is known as the "Elgin Marbles" or the "Parthenon Marbles.” The marbles are the subject of a custody battle. Supporters of repatriation argue that the Parthenon Marbles are part of the fifth century Temple of Athena and thus can best be appreciated closer to their point of origin. Additionally, repatriation supporters assert that Greece has become experts at restoring other parts of the Parthenon whereas Britain's…

and piety. While it is unusual in that it combines elements of both Doric and Ionic styles, it remains clearly a temple, meant to honour Athena to the fullest with it's size, grand scale, and artistic masterworks - all while showcasing the wealth of Athens, and commemorating it as a suitibly lavish quasi-imperial seat (Silverman, n.d.). The depth is beautiful, what remains of the works is beautifully tooled, and the dedication to specific forms and styles in terms of which friezes are allowed…

The Parthenon marbles, also referred to as the Elgin marbles (After Lord Elgin, ambassador to the Ottoman court of the Sultan in Istanbul (1801-1812) include the collection of sculptures, inscriptions and architectural features acquired from the British government by Lord Elgin in 1816 and now exposed in the British museum in Duveen Gallery (Room 18). Under Elgin’s instructions, the marbles were removed from the Acropolis (the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, and the Temple of Athena…

Ancient Greece Olympics Today’s Olympics have changed a lot. The Olympics in Greece focused mainly on the gods. The greeks made sacrifices to the gods on the first and third day of the Olympic Games (“Ancient Olympics in Olympia Greece”). That is not how they focus today at all. In fact, many people don’t believe in the gods being more than myths made up by desperate people in desperate times. The athletes have changed as well, there are female athletes as well as male athletes in today's…

through 4 in document 3 states, “These days the summer Games might generate $5-to-6 billion in total revenue (nearly half of which goes to the International Olympic Committee). In contrast, the costs of the games rose to an estimated $16 billion in Athens, $40 billion in Beijing, and reportedly nearly $20 billion in London”. This is proof that holding the Olympic Games requires more money than expected. The total cost for these Games is so high due to the requirements of building a new venue…

Classical Greek was an important period. There were many creative and architectural advances that happened in Athens. Greek sculptures and architectect had abstract characteristics and reflected ideas of humanism and rationalism. One of the most significant architectural piece of Greek culture is the Parthenon. The Parthenon was created by Iktinos and Kallikrates in 440 BCE. The building was created with columns and was symmetrical. The Parthenon was smaller than former civilizations…