The Athenian Acropolis in the Archaic Period

Most everything visible on the Acropolis today dates to the Classical Period and later. However, the life of the Acropolis goes back much further, to the Mycenaean Period. Below are some photos from the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum that ought to illustrate the Archaic Acropolis.

This is a reconstruction of the H-Architecture. It's located behind the Acropolis Museum and is not currently possible to see without special permission.

The Old Temple of Athena; inner and outer foundations. Also only visitable with special permit.

From the Giganotomachy, probably belongs with the Old Athena Temple. This and the other photos below are from the Acropolis Museum today.

Charioteer (Apollo? Artemis?) from the Old Athena Temple frieze.