Athens Acropolis: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Home to Iconic Temples and Rare Flora & Fauna
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Athens Acropolis: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Home to Iconic Temples and Rare Flora & Fauna
- 1. The Acropolis of Athens
- 8. Acropolis’ fauna & flora The area of Acropolis has a wide variety of species of fauna & flora (500sp).
- 12. Akanthos ( Acanthus spinosu s) This is an endemic plant that inspired the ancient Greeks to create the design of Corinthian order columns. The leaves, roots and flowers of the plant are still used today in various way for the preparation of home made drugs.
- 13. Elia (olive tree) According to ancient Greek tradition, home of the olive is Athens and the first olive tree was planted by goddess Athena on the Acropolis. This tree is the symbol of the Greek ancient goddess named Athena. The Greeks were the first people who cultivated the olive tree in the European Mediterranean area. Olive tree gives the olive oil, which is essential for the Mediterranean diet.
- 14. Rodia (Pomegranate) It is a tree which grow in Athens from the ancient years . It’s related with important greek customs such as fertility and well being .