temple of athena nika standing on a platform perched atop the steep southwest edge of acropolis in athens, greece

acropolis ancient archaeology architecture athena athens attica balkan capital citadel city civilization column depopulation derelict destruction disaster disrepair europe frieze greece greek hellas hellenic impressive ionic kallicrates landmark marble monument monumental mythology nika oldest pentelic perched pericles platform propylaia remains republic ruined ruins sanctuary site southeast square temple tourism world