architecture of the Columbia University campus, which was designed by McKim, Mead & White in the early 20th century. Excavations Much of the modern-day uses of acropolises have been discovered through excavations that have developed over the course of many years. For example, the Athenian Acropolis includes a Great Temple that holds the Parthenon, a specific space for ancient worship. Through today's findings and research, the Parthenon treasury is able to be recognized as the west part of the structure (the Erechtheion), as well as the Parthenon itself. Most excavations have been able to provide archaeologists with samples of pottery, ceramics, and vessels. The excavation of the Acropolis of Halieis produced remains that provided context that dated the Acropolis at Halieis from the Final Neolithic period through the first Early Helladic period. See also Acropolis of Rhodes Acropolis Palaiokastro Idjang Tell (archaeology) Hillfort References External links Acropolis Museum Acropolis: description, photo album The Acropolis of Athens (Greek Government website) The Acropolis Restoration Project (Greek Government website) The Acropolis: A Walk Through History The Parthenon Frieze (Hellenic Ministry of Culture web site) UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Acropolis, Athens Ancient Greek architecture Greek culture Archaeological terminology Ancient Greek fortifications