Description

The history of Athens is rich in fact and legend; events that have occurred during the 4,500 years of Athens’ history have played an important role in shaping our civilization. Prehistoric Athens history can be traced to Neolithic settlements on the Acropolis dating back to the 5th millennium B.C. Early signs of cultural sophistication in Athens history manifest themselves during the Mycenaean age circa 1500 – 1200 B.C. For example, a script used for putting the Greek language in writing can be traced to this period.