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Acropolis Shuts, Outdoor Work Halted As Heatwave Scorches Greece

The 2,500-year-old Acropolis is built on a rock overlooking Athens (Credit: AFP)

Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave.

The Greek culture ministry said the world-renowned site would be shut till 5:00 pm (1400 GMT) "for the safety of workers and visitors, owing to high temperatures."

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