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Athens
& Attica The
area surrounding the city of Athens, known as Attica, is the
spiritual heartland of ancient and modern Greece. Its
archeological sites have attracted generations of scholars
and plunderers alike and its mountains and coastlines have
provided important refuge in times of strife. The land of
Attica was the basis of Athenian wealth. The fine marble
from the quarries on Mount Ymittós and Mount Pentéli was
used for the temples and sculptures of ancient Athens. The
silver from Lávrio financed their construction and the
produce from the local agricultural areas fed the
population.
Click on the links below in order to see pictures of Athens and Attica.
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