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The impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheater which could hold up to 35,000 spectators, are found in the small village of El Jem. This 3rd-century monument illustrates the grandeur and extent of Imperial Rome.
Partenon (gr. Παρθενών, Parthenṓn) – świątynia poświęcona Atenie Partenos (pol. Atenie Dziewicy) na akropolu ateńskim, wzniesiona w połowie V w. p.n.e. według planów Iktinosa i Kallikratesa pod nadzorem Fidiasza, który wykonał również elementy rzeźbiarskie.
The Parthenon Sculptures are a collection of different types of marble architectural decoration from the temple of Athena (the Parthenon) on the Acropolis in Athens.
A Reconstruction of the Parthenon's East Pediment. Georgios Mostratos. The Parthenon East Metopes, the Gigantomachy, and Digital Technology.
The Parthenon sculptures in London are an important representation of ancient Athenian civilisation in the context of world history. Each year millions of visitors, free of charge, admire the artistry of the sculptures and gain insight into how ancient Greece influenced – and was influenced by – the other civilisations that it encountered.
14 gru 2014 · Built between 447 and 432 BCE, the Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, the patron deity of Athens, and contained a huge twelve metre high cult statue of the goddess made of wood, ivory, and a whopping 1,140 kilos of gold.
11 sty 2018 · Publication date: 11 January 2018. The Parthenon in Athens is one of the most famous buildings from the ancient world. Its sculptures are greatly admired today. Here we take a closer look at why the building was so famous, and why these iconic works mark a key moment in the global history of art.
