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The Acropolis Museum has attracted more than 14 million visitors since it opened doors 10 years ago. EPA
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Visitors view the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in June 2019. AFP
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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
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Architectural remains are organized in an exhibition complex that shows the everyday life of an ancient neighborhood. EPA
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View from the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece. AFP
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The excavated area was opened to the public during the museum's 10 year anniversary celebrations. AFP
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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
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The site gives an insight into daily life of ancient Athens, according to organisers. EPA
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A view of the site at night. AFP
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Guests were impressed by the mosaic floor and the sophisticated pipes and drainage systems. AFP
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One of the highlights is the home of a wealthy Athenian, dating back to the sixth century AD. AFP
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The Acropolis Museum has attracted more than 14 million visitors since it opened doors 10 years ago. EPA
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Visitors view the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece, in June 2019. AFP
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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
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Architectural remains are organized in an exhibition complex that shows the everyday life of an ancient neighborhood. EPA
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View from the excavation site beneath the Museum of Acropolis in Athens, Greece. AFP
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The excavated area was opened to the public during the museum's 10 year anniversary celebrations. AFP
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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
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The site gives an insight into daily life of ancient Athens, according to organisers. EPA
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A view of the site at night. AFP
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Guests were impressed by the mosaic floor and the sophisticated pipes and drainage systems. AFP
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One of the highlights is the home of a wealthy Athenian, dating back to the sixth century AD. AFP
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The Acropolis Museum has attracted more than 14 million visitors since it opened doors 10 years ago. EPA
Acropolis Museum in Athens opens ancient site to the public for the first time
The excavation site is below the museum's base
Reuters
25 June, 2019
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