Acropolis South Wing Propylaia

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In subsequent centuries the monuments of the Acropolis suffered from both natural causes and human intervention. After the establishment of Christianity and especially in the sixth century AD the temples were converted into Christian churches. The Parthenon was dedicated to Parthenos Maria (the Virgin Mary), was later renamed Panagia Athiniotissa (Virgin of Athens) and served as the city's cathedral in the eleventh century.