The only entranceway to the Acropolis at its western end, the Propylaia, was built of Pentelic marble, with some details of black stones. ... Upon entering the Acropolis, in front of the Propylaia, stood a 27-foot-high pedestal for offerings made to Agrippa, the victor of the Battle of Actium, who interceded for Athens, (Durant/Ashmole/Hurwit). ...

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The effect of the invasion of the Dorians remained under question as it is claimed by some scholars that they only took advantage to occupy the larger region of the Mycenae after the Mycenaeans had been weakened rather than giving an on front attack to a strong standing Mycenaean empire. ...

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