The battle was fought between the forces of the Roman Republic, commanded by Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix on the one hand, and the forces of the Kingdom of Pontus and the Athenian City-State on the other.Siege of Athens and Piraeus (87–86 BC) Siege of Athens and Piraeus Roman Republic Kingdom of Pontus Athenian City-State Commanders […]
What is Athens in ancient Greece?
Athens, Modern Greek Athínai, Ancient Greek Athēnai, historic city and capital of Greece. Many of Classical civilization’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, and the city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. The Acropolis and surrounding area, Athens. What was Athens known for in ancient Greece? Athens was the largest and […]
Did Athena create Athens?
Athena became the patron goddess of the city of Athens after winning a contest with the god Poseidon. Each god presented the city with a gift. Poseidon invented the horse and presented it to the city.At the top of the acropolis they constructed a beautiful temple to Athena called the Parthenon. Did Athena make Athens? […]
How long have people lived in Athens?
Athens is one of the oldest named cities in the world, having been continuously inhabited for perhaps 5,000 years. When did people start living in Athens? Athens has been continuously inhabited for at least 5,000 years (3000 BC). By 1400 BC, the settlement had become an important centre of the Mycenaean civilization, and the Acropolis […]