Tourists enjoy the sunset at the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens on Oct 27, 2025, after scaffolding installed for conservation work was removed, restoring an unobstructed view of the landmark.[Photo provided to China Daily]
When asked which state he belonged to, the great ancient philosopher Socrates is said to have replied: "I am not an Athenian, nor a Greek, but a citizen of the world." In ancient Greece, loyalty to one's city-state was extremely important, but Socrates' statement suggests a broader view, that people belong to a wider human community.
