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25 wrz 2024 · Parthenon, temple that dominates the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos. The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric architectural order.
2 lut 2018 · The Parthenon is a resplendent marble temple built between 447 and 432 B.C. during the height of the ancient Greek Empire. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon sits high atop a...
The Parthenon (/ ˈ p ɑːr θ ə ˌ n ɒ n,-n ən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple [6] [7] on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
11 sty 2018 · The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens was built between 447 and 438 BC as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos. The word parthénos (παρθένος) meant 'maiden, girl' or 'virgin, unmarried woman'.
27 maj 2024 · The Parthenon is more than just an ancient temple; it is a testament to the golden age of Athenian democracy and a masterpiece of human ingenuity and artistry. Its enduring beauty and cultural significance have made it an icon of Western civilization, drawing millions of visitors to Athens each year to marvel at its timeless grandeur.
28 paź 2012 · The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple located in Athens. The temple was dedicated to Athena and contained a statue of the goddess. The Parthenon is important because it is one of the largest and best-preserved of all Greek temples and it includes many important sculptures.
The Parthenon was built as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was the centrepiece of an ambitious building programme on the Acropolis of Athens. The temple's great size and lavish use of white marble was intended to show off the city's power and wealth at the height of its empire.
