How to Use "acropolis" with Example Sentences

1. The british helped themselves to the elgin marbles , taken from the acropolis .

2. These carvings were taken from the acropolis in athens more than 200 years ago by the earl of elgin .

3. They had conservative tastes , seeking out paintings of the acropolis and large seascapes .

4. In greece , striking workers blocked access to the acropolis in protest against job losses and were dispersed by riot police with teargas .

5. It also mischievously suggested that the greeks sell some islands and the acropolis to pay their debt .