Ancient Greece is considered the birthplace of Western civilization. The Ancient Greek civilization was at its most powerful between the 8th century BC and the 2nd century BC. At that stage, Greece was divided into many states. We know about the Ancient Greeks from many objects, buildings, and written sources. Their civilization had a major influence on our culture today. In this virtual experience, you will visit the Acropolis in Athens, see ancient Greek artefacts at the British Museum, and view Mount Olympus. Tags: Athens, Greek, Greece