The Parthenon in Athens is one of the most famous buildings in Ancient Greece, but it was not the original temple to Athena on the Acropolis. The original temple was destroyed by the Persians in 480 B.C.E.
Thank you to all who participated in the 2012 National Archaeology Day Scavenger Hunt. Prizes were awarded daily to two participants who solved the puzzle correctly, and one grand prize winner was awarded a Kindle Fire HD. Congratulations to all the winners!
The Parthenon in Athens is one of the most famous buildings in Ancient Greece, but it was not the original temple to Athena on the Acropolis. The original temple was destroyed by the Persians in 480 B.C.E.
The Society for California Archaeology has signed on as a collaborating organization for International Archaeology Day.
2013's International Archaeology Day sees the return of many collaborating organizations from years past!
Volunteers are needed to monitor the translations of the International Archaeology Day webpage.
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