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The city was an amazing place, the largest in Greece. Athens controlled the land around it, a large region called Attika. Between the many mountains were fertile valleys, where farmers grew olives, grain, fruit and grapes. Athens became rich and powerful, helped by Attika's valuable sources of silver, lead and marble. |
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This is how the Parthenon in Athens looks today. A famous general called Perikles had this huge temple built in 432BC, for the glory of the city. Roll your mouse over the picture for another view. |
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