Parthenon
Sign in to saveThe Parthenon (; ; ) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy.
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The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple built on the Acropolis in Athens and dedicated to the goddess Athena, featuring decorative sculptures that represent some of the finest achievements of classical Greek art. It stands as an iconic symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilization, and democracy, and remains one of the most culturally significant structures from antiquity.
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Key facts
- Building.name
- Parthenon
- Building.image
- The Parthenon in Athens.jpg
- Building.image_size
- 300px
- Building.caption
- The Parthenon in 1978
- Building.building_type
- Temple
- Building.architectural_style
- Classical
- Building.location
- Athens, Greece
- Building.construction_start_date
- 447 BC
- Building.completion_date
- 432 BC; ago
- Building.destruction_date
- Partially in 1687
- Building.other_dimensions
- Cella:
- Building.material
- Pentelic Marble
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31 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Function
- Older Parthenon
- Present building
- Architecture
- Size and exterior
- Interior
- Optical refinements
- Unit of measurement
- Proportion
- Sculpture
- Metopes
- Frieze
- Pediments
- East pediment
- West pediment
- Athena Parthenos
- Later history
- Late antiquity
- Christian church
- Rediscovery of the Parthenon
- Islamic mosque
- Partial destruction
- War of Independence
- Independent Greece
- Dispute over the marbles
- Restoration
- Notes
- References
- Sources
- Further reading
The Parthenon (; ; ) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy.
The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BC in thanksgiving for the Greek victory over the Persian invaders during the Greco-Persian Wars. Like most Greek temples, the Parthenon also served as the city treasury. Construction started in 447 BC when the Delian League was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC; work on the artwork and decorations continued until 432 BC. For a time, it served as the treasury of the Delian League, which later became the Athenian Empire.
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