The Parthenon - temple of Athena.
Pericles built the Parthenon in Athens, Greece
prior to pericles - the golden age
The Parthenon of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. Built by 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.
Pericles also the leader of Athens
Pericles was but a boy after the repelling of the Persian invasion in 479 BCE. His building programme in Athens after peace was made with Persia was financed by the anti-Persian league treasury which he shifted from the temple at Delos to Athens and pillaged for the benefit of Athens.
Perhaps the most famous of them all is Athena's temple in Athens, the Parthenon.
Athens, Greece, is the home of a famous temple called the Parthenon.
Athens, Greece, is the home of a famous temple called the Parthenon.
The Parthenon was considered the most beautiful building in the world at one time. It was designed by the Greek sculptor Phidias. Pericles had this temple built to worship the patron goddess of Athens, Athena.
The Parthenon in Athens
Pericles had guided Athens into a war with the Peloponnesian League which was led by Sparta. He was confident that the walls of Athens and its superior navy, financed by the empire which Athens had created, would prevail. Two years later Pericles died of a plague which engulfed the Athenians penned up in an unhealthy environment within the city walls. Subsequent populist leaders led the people into risky deviations from his plan, and after another disastrous 25 years of war, Athens surrendered and was stripped of its empire, becoming a second class power.