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In 1687 the Turks (then at war with Venice) used the Parthenon as a munitions store. It was hit in the fighting; the munitions exploded and the damage was severe.
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Who was named after the Parthenon?
The Parthenon, Was Named After Athna. (The Goddess Of ''Wisdom'')
Where can you find pictures of the Parthenon?
You Google Parthenon.
Does the Parthenon have a dome?
No. The Parthenon in Athens does not have a dome, but it may be confused with the Pantheon in Rome which does have a dome.
Who created the Parthenon?
the Parthenon was created by for young girls
Does the Parthenon still stand?
The PARTHENON still exists today, but no panthenon.
How was the Parthenon destroyed?
It was destroyed during a battle between Venice and Turkey in the 17th century.. The Turks hid their ammo in the Parthenon and the Venetians hit it and it blew up!!! BUT REALLY IT WASN"T DESTROYED IT JUST GOT A BIG GAP BLOWN OUT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!
Who was named after the Parthenon?
The Parthenon, Was Named After Athna. (The Goddess Of ''Wisdom'')
What country is the Parthenon in?
The Parthenon is in Greece.
Who is partheon?
The Parthenon is not a person. The Parthenon was a building
Where can you find pictures of the Parthenon?
You Google Parthenon.
What is the web address of the Parthenon in Nashville Tennessee?
The web address of the Parthenon is: http://www.nashville.gov/parthenon/
Where is Parthenon located in Greece?
The Parthenon is located in Athens, on the Acropolis.
What are facts about acropolis?
One interesting thing is that during a war with the Turks, gunpowder was stored in the Parthenon (main temple on the acropolis, a temple to Athena). A canonball hit the gunpowder, which exploded and blew the roof off of the Parthenon. Another is that there used to be a giant gold statue to Athena and her small assistant god of victory, Nike (that's where the shoe company got its name).
Does the Parthenon have a dome?
No. The Parthenon in Athens does not have a dome, but it may be confused with the Pantheon in Rome which does have a dome.
Which god does the Parthenon honor?
The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena.
Who built acropolis and Parthenon?
the Athens built the Parthenon
Why was the Parthenon arched?
The Parthenon is not arched. Look again.
