Peripatos, Ancient circular path at Acropolis slopes, Athens, Greece.
The Peripatos circles the entire Acropolis hill, measuring five stades and eighteen feet according to fourth-century BCE inscriptions on limestone boulders.
The pathway dates back to ancient times when it followed the line of the archaic Pelasgic wall and connected numerous religious shrines around the Acropolis.
The path became a center for philosophical discussions as scholars and thinkers walked its length while engaging in educational exchanges.
Modern visitors can access the restored pathway from multiple entry points, with the route starting at Klepsydra and ending at the Beulé Gate.
An ancient inscription carved into acropolis limestone remains the only epigraphic evidence of this historical pathway's original measurements.
Location: Athens Municipality
GPS coordinates: 37.97167,23.72861
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:40
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