Greece closes Acropolis amid heat wave
Greece's culture ministry closed the monument due to the heatwave conditions as temperatures are expected to reach 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Greece.
The closure took place during 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the "the safety of workers and visitors," according to the ministry.
The heatwave is not considered unusual, as in June and July last year, the attraction was also closed due to extreme heat.
This follows the country's labor ministry's mandatory five-hour work stoppage from noon to 5 p.m. for outdoor workers and food delivery services in central Greece and some islands, as temperatures are expected to rise above 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, heat waves are becoming more common due to human-caused climate change. Greek Authorities said they are taking long-term steps to address climate change.
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