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Athens 101: Ancient Athens

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

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According to Greek mythology, ancient Athens derives its name from Athena, the Greek goddess of heroic endeavor. Ancient Athens traces its history to over 4,500 years. The cultural and socio-political influence of the ancient city of Athens on modern civilization cannot be overstated. Fundamental ideas that define western civilization, such as those of democracy, took [...]

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Travel Tips: Athens Greece Airport

Saturday, January 3, 2009

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The Athens airport, formally known as the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, opened in March 2001. Its potential capacity is 50 million passengers a year. It was developed to replace the old international airport which had a capacity of 11 million passengers a year. The airport was constructed over a period of five years and it [...]

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