The Acropolis, or “high city,” stands on a hill overlooking the city. Western civilization's most important ancient monument was built by Pericles, the leader of Athens from 461-429 B.C. He spared no expense when he constructed the buildings of the Acropolis. He used only the best materials, architects and artists. His artists created huge statues of marble and covered them with gold and jewels. Sadly, only ruins remain of this “high city” of temples.
阿克罗波利斯,或称「高城」,耸立在山上俯瞰全城。它是西方文明最重要的古老遗迹,由西元前四六一至四二九年间的雅典统治者——伯里克利——所建。他不惜成本,斥下巨资建造阿克罗波利斯。他只用最好的材料、建筑师和艺术家。他的艺术家雕刻了巨大的大理石雕像,外面还包上黄金和宝石。可惜的是,这个神庙「高城」如今只留下一片废墟。
More treasure of ancient Greece lies in the National Archeological Museum. Opened in 1874, the museum contains the best collection of Greek art in the world. It is crammed with treasures-more than visitors can see in a single visit. Visitors can view treasures from all the ancient civilizations that controlled the city throughout history. The vases, statues, carvings and other art objects show the life of those who lived in ages past.
「国家考古博物馆」中收藏更多的古希腊珍宝。这个博物馆在西元一八七四年开幕,里面收集了全世界最精致的希腊艺术品。馆中满是宝物,访客无法一次看完所有的收藏品。游客在这里可以见到历史上每一个曾统治此城的古文明珍宝。花瓶、雕像、雕刻品和其他艺术品显示出远古居民的生活。
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