How did the acropolis protect Athens?

Answer:
many greek cities have an acropolis. It was built on a hill overlooking the city and often housed temples and some sacred burial sites. when raiders came it served as a look out and sometimes as a place to shelter. as ilt was on a rise, it would have been easier to defend.
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