Philopappos
Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos was the grandson of the last ruling Greek King of Commagene, Antiochus IV of Commagene and Greek Queen Iotapa. The entire family was exiled to Greece and Philopappos spent most of his life in Athens. He died between 114-116. After his death his sister Julia Balbilla, erected the Monument of Philopappos on Musaios Hill, South West of the Acropolis in Athens.
Philopappos Hill
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Philopappos Hill was also known as the Hill of the Muses or Mouseion and naturally it was dedicated to them. To find it, walk up Dionysiou Areopagitou street which possesses some of Athens finest neoclassical buildings and which reaches Apostolou Pavlou street.On the foot of the hill is Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris, a picturesque church.
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