THE PARTHENON is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, - TopicsExpress



          

THE PARTHENON is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and western civilization and one of the worlds greatest cultural monuments.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:36:52 +0000

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