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Acropolis to close early Monday due to heat forecast

Acropolis to close early Monday due to heat forecast

The archaeological site of the Acropolis will close early on Monday due to what is expected to be a day of excessive heat, authorities said.

The site will close at 2 p.m.

The decision was made to protect staff at the site and visitors from the dangers of heatstroke.

Temperatures were expected to climb to the upper 30s on Monday.

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