The Parthenon | History | Acropolis of Athens | Greece

The Parthenon is the most famous monument in the Greek world. Built almost 2500 years ago, it’s advanced architectural details continue to amaze us today. It was the most heavily sculpted Greek temple ever built, including a colossal statue of Athena, built by the greatest sculptor of his time. We will go through the story of this building and it’s transformation over time from an ancient treasury filled with gold and silver, to a beautifully decorated church and mosque.

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