AC25 Jun Acropolis Museum ancient site

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  • Visitors view the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in June 2019. AFP
    Visitors view the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in June 2019. AFP
  • The excavated area covers 4.000 sq m and includes houses, shops, baths and roads of an ancient Athenian neighborhood from the Classical years to the Byzantine years. EPA
    The excavated area covers 4.000 sq m and includes houses, shops, baths and roads of an ancient Athenian neighborhood from the Classical years to the Byzantine years. EPA
  • Architectural remains are organized in an exhibition complex that shows the everyday life of an ancient neighborhood. EPA
    Architectural remains are organized in an exhibition complex that shows the everyday life of an ancient neighborhood. EPA
  • View from the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece. AFP
    View from the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece. AFP
  • The excavated area was opened to the public during the museum's 10 year anniversary celebrations. AFP
    The excavated area was opened to the public during the museum's 10 year anniversary celebrations. AFP
  • Tourists look at a maquette of the Acropolis Hill as they visit the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in June 2019, during the museum's 10 years celebration. EPA
    Tourists look at a maquette of the Acropolis Hill as they visit the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in June 2019, during the museum's 10 years celebration. EPA
  • The site gives an insight into daily life of ancient Athens, according to organisers. EPA
    The site gives an insight into daily life of ancient Athens, according to organisers. EPA
  • A view of the site at night. AFP
    A view of the site at night. AFP
  • Guests were impressed by the mosaic floor and the sophisticated pipes and drainage systems. AFP
    Guests were impressed by the mosaic floor and the sophisticated pipes and drainage systems. AFP
  • One of the highlights is the home of a wealthy Athenian, dating back to the sixth century AD. AFP
    One of the highlights is the home of a wealthy Athenian, dating back to the sixth century AD. AFP
  • The Acropolis Museum has attracted more than 14 million visitors since it opened doors 10 years ago. EPA
    The Acropolis Museum has attracted more than 14 million visitors since it opened doors 10 years ago. EPA