The Parthenon at the Acropolis Athens Attiki Greece Temple of Athena Greece’s finest cultural achievement

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Size: 7360px × 4834px
Location: Athens Greece
Photo credit: © Bill Heinsohn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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