The new seven wonders of the world

The Acropolis, Greece

In its much-fabled history, the Acropolis, which was not selected as one of the modern seven wonders, has survived the rise and fall of more than a few societies. It has acted as a place of worship, a fortification and defense, as a bustling market area, and of course, as a center for the birth of democracy.

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The Acropolis, Greece In its much-fabled history, the Acropolis, which was not selected as one of the modern seven wonders, has survived the rise and fall of more than a few societies. It has acted as a place of worship, a fortification and defense, as a bustling market area, and of course, as a center for the birth of democracy.