Tours: The Acropolis of Cyrene

Learn about the acropolis ward in the city of Cyrene.
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Located on the western edge of city, Cyrene's acropolis was smaller than the one in Athens, though its high vantage point provided protection for the city.
At its entrance was a single door, flanked by two towers. An inscription, Legible to this day, states that the walls and the citadel were restored in the time of Augustus.
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A number of statuettes have been excavated from the site, including one of Berenice, the daughter of the king of Cyrene, and half-brother of .
At the northeast tower, there is a sanctuary consisting of two small temples with a vestibule, and an altar believed to be that of Serapis and Iset.
When the temples were excavated, archaeologists found traces of fire damage; however there are no indications as to when this fire occurred.
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(Behind the Scenes)In the 20th century, a fortification was built above the ward, to defend against an invading army.
It covered the ancient remains of nearby Roman houses entirely, and archaeologists have yet to fully excavate them.
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