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The temple of Athena on the Acropolis at Athens regarded as one of the finest examples of doric architecture?
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What was the building built to honor Athena the goddess of wisdom served as a model for western architecture?
The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens.
What is the partheon?
The temple of Athena Parthenos on the Acropolis at Athens, completed about 438 BC by Ictinus and Callicrates. It is regarded as the finest Doric temple.
What is the famous temple to Athena in the Acropolis?
The Parthenon, dedicated to Athena Parthenos = Athena virgin.
Why did most people Athens build the Parthenon?
The Parthenon was built as a gift, or place to worship, the Greek goddess Athena, who was the patron goddess of the greek goddess Athens. The Parthenon had a statue of Athena inside that was made of ivory and gold. It is said to be one of the finest examples of Doric architecture. The Parthenon sits on the Acropolis, which means "high-city," so the gift to Athena would sit high, like the goddess herself.
What temple was built in honor of the Greek goddess Athena in Athens?
the Parthenon in the acropolis. it had a massive golden-plated statue of her (as Athena Nike) inside
Did Athena have any monuments?
The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens.
What can people do at the Parthenon on the Acropolis?
They go to the Acropolis to pray to the goddess Athena, and this temple is currently under restoration.
What were pericles?
Pericles was the leader of Athens in ancient Greece, and was regarded as one of there best leaders. He is also famous for building the acropolis and the Parthenon, a large temple to Athena and in honor of there victory at the battle of the marathon. He is also regarded as one of the best leaders in history.
What do people thnk of the acropolis?
The Acropolis is a Temple built for the godess Athena, For peope who belive in Athena and the greek gods, It is a very sacred place, it's nick name is ''The sacred rock'.
Is the Parthenon built on the Acropolis?
yes, the Parthenon was built on the acropolis and has been on top of the acropolis for 2,500 years
What temple in Athens was dedicated to the god Athena?
The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens.
Temple of the Greek goddess Athena built on a fortified hill in Athens?
I think it was Acropolis, (ACRO=high, POLIS=city) and I know Athena's Temple was the Parthenon, and the Parthenon was on Acropolis, so I hope this helps! :)
