From Ruins to Metropolis Modern Athens rose from an unlikely beginning In 1834 when Prince Otto of Bavaria selected Athens as Greeces new capital it was little more than rubble with just 4000 inhabitants The city had endured fierce battles and sieges during the Greek War of Independence leaving its ancient monuments scarred and its streets empty The choice puzzled many Other cities like Nafplio were more developed and already serving as temporary capitals But the symbolic power of the Acropolis

Ancient Athens is seen as the birthplace of modern western culture, but what more can we learn about this great city from archeology? 🤔 | Odyssey - Ancient History

Athens gave the world its modern political system - the birth of "democracy" is a long and complicated yet utterly galvanizing process. Even the Gods have a say in worldly doings. The city beneath the Acropolis becomes the very cradle of western culture #Athens #AncientHistory #AncientGreece | Odyssey - Ancient History