Athens, Greece, Day 11, June 29, 2009

After Egypt, Athens Greece is next most significant site in western civilization. The Acropolis sits on a high mount in the middle of it all. Just like all ancient structures, we moderns marvel at the size and magnificence of these structures.

Even though the building are fragments of the original, there is no doubt that these were overwhelmingly impressive structures in their day.

When you look at the building, you wonder just how much has been lost of the ancient world if this is what we find after 2500 years.

A visit to the museum reveals piece after piece of ancient art. These people had all all worked out. They were masters at sculpture. We have added very little to the art form since the Greeks.