Keynote Lecture – Acropolis of Athens

The lecture offers a comprehensive reading of the Acropolis of Athens, beginning with the geomorphology of the Sacred Rock and tracing the successive historical phases that shaped its present form. Architecture and construction technology are examined as expressions of the knowledge, ingenuity and evolving needs of each period. Beyond the physical development of the monument, the lecture will address the theoretical values that underpin its understanding, preservation and restoration, revealing the Acropolis as a continuously evolving cultural landscape.