Acropoli Station
Exiting the metro, we see a model of the pediment of the Parthenon. As explained on a sign by the model, the pediment depicts the birth of Athena, Athens' namesake. The pediment did not survive, but cast moldings were made and are now displayed right where people may pass every day.
Display cases throughout each floor show dishes, vases, burial items and tools that had been excavated when the metro had been built. This area had much to offer in the way of findings as the Acropolis had been central to the city of Athens since it was founded (and still remains to be relevant today). Despite displacing these items to build the metro, the city found a compromise that honors its past while still paving the way (literally) for the present.
As we head back to the station and sit waiting for the next train, you may notice these friezes along the wall. These are ideas of what you may see as you head through the Acropolis museum, which in itself embraces the modern people while still striving to learn more.
Acropolis Musuem
In order to display and preserve some of the earliest pieces of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum was built. Pieces of the Acropolis that are not part of the Golden Age of Athens are presented in the museum. Because the Acropolis has been pillaged, reconstructed, and repurposed so much in its history, the other eras are shown in the museum while the representation of the Classical Period sits on the highest point of the city.
The most interesting part of this museum would be the glass floors which show an archaeological site which is currently being excavated. This solution to a problem serves well as it allows the people in the museum to see how these finds are discovered, but also allows archaeologists to continue to explore the area. The museum above also provides a cooler atmosphere for their work during the summer, which is convenient because Athens tends to get as hot as hell itself. The museum provides a blend of modern leisure, past artifacts, and the continuation of discovery.
The Future of the Acropolis
There is still more to excavate and learn about the Acropolis through the surrounding area. There is currently an ethical discussion going around which dances around whether the city can displace people from their homes to discover more about the past. Many of the people living around the Acropolis probably work in the area and benefit off of tourism, which may increase based on what is discovered. That being said, these people's entire livelihoods exist and their homes, and it is unlikely that they would be fond of the idea of a mass displacement.