Todays mission was to visit Athens ancient sites. Acropolis, Aeropagus, and Agora.
We had a hard time finding the entrance to the acropolis, but eventually found it. climbed to the top to of hill to visit the Parthenon and other various temples.
Parthenon
Temple of Athena
View of Athens from Acropolis
Just below Acropolis is Aeropagus. Aeropagus was site of ancient court and site were Paul addressed the men of athens as recorded in Acts 17
View of Agora from the rock hill of the Aeropagus.
After climbing to the top of the Aeropagus we decend down to the Agora. The Agora was the market place and the center of life and lots of activity in the early centuries. I had hoped to find the remains of the "Alter to the un-known God" that Paul spoke of in his address to the men of Athens. But we searched all over the Agora and didnt find it. I tired asked several people, and no one understood what I was looking for.. But we did see lots of interesting remains of the ancient agora .
Water clock... Not sure how that worked?
Row of shops
Getting late tonight. will post more pics in the morning.
Tried more Greek food for dinner tonight. Moussaka made with egg plant and mince meat. And Baklava for dessert. All good. Cant wait to try more tomorrow.
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