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Heatwave in Greece halts visits to Acropolis in Athens

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Heatwave in Greece halts visits to Acropolis in Athens

Heatwave in Greece halts visits to Acropolis in Athens

The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in the Greek capital which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year was closed for 5 hours as the high temperature climbed over 39 degrees Celsius.


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