The Parthenon (/ ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, - nən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple [6][7] on the …

Dec 2, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 2, 2018 · Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon sits high atop a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens. It was the largest and most lavish temple the Greek …

The Parthenon was altered by a series of aspiring monarchs, both Hellenistic and Roman. Their goal was to pull the monument, anchored in the canonical past, toward the contemporary. They did so …

Oct 28, 2012 · The magnificent temple on the Acropolis of Athens, known as the Parthenon, was built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Age of Pericles, and it was dedicated to the city's patron deity …

Jun 27, 2025 · The Parthenon is one of the most iconic structures of ancient Greece, symbolizing the cultural and political achievements of Athens at the height of its power. Built in the 5th century BCE, …

May 28, 2025 · The Parthenon, a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture, stands as a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of Athens during its Golden Age in the 5th century BC.

The Parthenon is a double peripteral Doric temple with several unique and innovative architectural features. The temple proper is divided into pronaos, cella and opisthodomos, with a separate room at …

The Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument …

Dedicated to the city’s patron, the goddess Athena, the Parthenon was completed in 438 B.C., the Parthenon represents architectural perfection.