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Well, Athens was named after the Greek goddess Athena and the Parthenon was a temple built for Athena so Pericles decided to build it in Athena's city (Athens).

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Phidias and Ictinus and Callicrates were great sculptors who decided to collaborate and build the Acropolis sculptures in Athens. The building has four columns that are equally measured on each side.

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By its citizens, aided by slave labour.

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Who built acropolis and Parthenon?

the Athens built the Parthenon


What city is the Parthenon built in?

Athens which is the capital. it was built to honor the Parthenon of greek gods and goddesses


When was Parthenon built in Athens?

built in fifth century BC


Where was the Parthenon invented?

It was not invented, it was built in Athens.


Did Athens built the Parthenon?

Yes, the Athenians did build the parthenon.


What continent was Parthenon built?

The Parthenon is located in Athens, Greece which is part of the European Continent.


Where in Greece was the Parthenon was built?

on the Acropolis, in Athens. Greece


Where was the Erechtheum built?

On the acropolis of Athens, beside the Parthenon.


Built on the Acropolis in Athens the famed Parthenon was a?

temple


When was the Parthenon built?

Athens began building the Parthenon 447 BC and finished in 432.


Which of the following was not built by the Romans Pantheon Column of Trajan Parthenon Colosseum?

The Parthenon was a temple on the acropolis of Athens and was built by the Greeks.


What kind of temple did Pericles built?

Pericles built the Parthenon in Athens, Greece