The Pergamon Altar, originally built around 200 BC in present-day Turkey, was removed to Berlin in the late 19th century.
Synopsis
The Pergamon Altar, originally built around 200 BC in present-day Turkey, was removed to Berlin in the late 19th century.
Synopsis
The Pergamon Altar, built around 200 BC in Anatolia, was removed in the late 19th century and is now a prominent exhibit in Berlin. View from the Acropolis, directed by Griffith, is the third part of the series Monument to Another Man’s Fatherland. The film presents the historical significance of the altar and its original site. It captures the interplay of cultures through the changing light and the movement of wind in the trees surrounding the ancient location.
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Why Watch
- See the Pergamon Altar's journey from Turkey to Berlin.
- Find out how wind and light connect cultures.
- Meet the woman director behind this film.
Did You Know
- The Pergamon Altar was built around 200 BC.
- The altar was taken to Berlin in the late 19th century.
- The film has a duration of 15 minutes.
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What year was the Pergamon Altar originally built?
The Pergamon Altar was originally built around 200 BC.
Where was the Pergamon Altar taken from?
The Pergamon Altar was taken from Anatolia, present day Turkey.
What is the duration of the documentary View from the Acropolis?
The duration of View from the Acropolis is 15 minutes.
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