acquired in Athens in between 1801 to 1805. The temple was built for dedication to goddess Athena and it also represents the beginning of democracy. Lord Elgin carried out the work by acquiring 21 figures depicting battles and decoration of the Parthenon. He also acquired the treasures‚ architectural features and objects from other buildings. However‚ the Elgin Marble was illegally taken by the Turkey Ottoman during the Turkey occupation of Greece. Afterward‚ the Greeks have demanded for returning
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During the Classical Age of Greece‚ two powerful city-states emerged‚ each governed by a different system. Athens was run by democracy‚ whereas‚ Sparta‚ a military state‚ was governed by oligarchy. Athens’ democracy served its people better. Since all had a say in the government and everyone was included in a state was ruled by many. In Sparta‚ the state was controlled by a select few‚ kings and ephors‚ who had absolute power. In Athens plenty of time was spent on architecture‚ to ensure that
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Michaela Spurlin - HAUNTED HOTELS SCAVENGER HUNT Access www.allstays.com Click on the word “Haunted Hotels” at the top of the Homepage. 1. Whose reflection has been seen in the mirror of the lobby of Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel? Marilyn Monroe 2. What hotel in Colorado did Stephen King write “The Shining”? Stanley Hotel 3. What well-known hotel is haunted in Hawaii? Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort Spa 4. What hotel in Georgia have guests found
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMNENT‚ CURICULLUM DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION AMONG THE KENYAN YOUTHS Employability of the Kenyan youth in the 21st century The role of the youth in entrepreneurship development in Kenya Employability of Kenyan youth and entrepreneurship development in higher learning institutions How about Entrepreneuship and Socia-economic development in Kenya? Abstract According to United Nations population report 2009 Kenya has a population of approximately
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Ashley Hicks Hendren ENG 101 Essay 1 A Trip to Italy Vacation and travel is a phenomenon which strikes a chord with nearly every human being on the planet. While true‚ there are many without the means to engage in such activity‚ there is little doubt that the primal urge to escape one ’s everyday surroundings strikes all but the most reclusive of people. There are many different locales to which one may escape‚ as well as a large variety of reasons for traveling. Be it sandy beaches‚ or
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(Olejnik‚ 2010; Kagan‚ 1998). The two noted examples of these buildings are the Acropolis and the Parthenon within it. Although there is an acropolis in almost every Greek state‚ the one in Athens is the most notable. It has been the focus of Ancient Greece for times to come. The Acropolis is a citadel that sits on top of an elevated land (Mark‚ 2009). Within this citadel are various buildings such as the Parthenon‚ the Erechtheion‚ the Propylaia‚ and the Temple of Athena Nike. It is where discourse and
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were full interactions between humans and Gods. * Greeks built many temples for their Gods but didn’t worship in them. The people instead offered a sacrifice at the front of the building. Most famous temple is the 12m high statue and temple of Parthenon. * Every family had a private shrine inside their own house where they offered daily prayers and a libation of wine. * Greek religion had priests chosen from among the general population and served for a limited period of time. The Inuit
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so ugly and frightening with awful industrials skyscrapers‚ shops and business centers. For example‚ the Grand Canyon is now filled with letter - plastic bags‚ Pepsi cans can be found along the whole length of this wonder of nature; marble of the Parthenon (Greece) has turned from white to grey because of the number of cars and tourist buses. Thousands of similar examples can be cited. People’s behavior is a real problem. We just forget about the proverb "When you are in Rome‚ do as the Romans do"
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the visual arts section of the class. Can you discuss composition‚ color and focus? I would recommend picking a very visually compelling (i.e.‚ you can’t take your eyes off it) scene to analyze. Slides to study for the slide id.’s. The Parthenon‚ P.87. Interior of the Pantheon‚ p91. Marin County Courthouse‚ P.98. Palace of Versailles‚ P.100. Chartre Cathedral‚ P.102. Piazza d’ Italia‚ P.105. The Guggenheim Museum‚ P.110. Pont du Gard‚ p.96. The Villa Savoye‚
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love someone‚ a gift from Parisian jeweller Cartier is a time-tested winner in the game of Romance. Be it a diamond engagement ring‚ or a love bracelet that you need a screwdriver to remove‚ nothing says I love you more than a gift from Cartier. Maison Cartier was founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier‚ after he inherited the jewellery workshop at 29‚ Rue Montorgueil‚ in Paris‚ from his master Adolphe Picard. The name Cartier did not gain its worldwide recognition until the 20th century when
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