One historical site I was fortunate to visit was the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, which has been on my list of sites to see for a very long time due to my childhood love of Greek mythology. The Parthenon and the rest of the builds of the Acropolis were more amazing and awe-inspiring than I could have imagined. I felt miniscule in comparison to the looming  marble ruins (In Greece, marble is so abundant that it is cheaper than wood. That is why so many things are made out of marble!). It was almost impossible to imagine the ancient Athenians building the Acropolis due to its sheer size and the complex architecture that went into the Parthenon (optical illusions with the columns tilting inward or curved steps). I learned about how it took the ancient Athenians nine years, from getting the marble from the quarry in the mountains to the hill where the Acropolis is located to the actual building of the Acropolis. Even with everyone in the city lending a hand since it was a temple to all the gods, everyone had to pitch in to  show their devotion to the gods; it seems impossible to build something so fast. In comparison, the restoration of the buildings will most likely never be finished due to pieces being lost and destroyed over the centuries in various attacks and failed restoration attempts. There was also such a small margin of error that went into building the Parthenon that even with all the technology and computers we have now, we could never come closer to replicating that margin of error. This site showcases how complex ancient societies were and what amazing feats they could accomplish. You can learn a lot from visiting historical sites and landmarks. I am extremely happy to have the privilege of visiting an amazing city and an amazing site. I hope everyone gets the chance to witness history and reflect on its significance and sit with the knowledge on display before you and learn from such wonder.