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What is the decorative band that surrounds the top of the Parthenon?
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How far away is the Parthenon to Athens Greece?
The Parthenon is in Athens, Greece. It stands on top of the Acropolis.
Who were the architects responsible for the construction of the Parthenon?
Iktinos and Kallikrates were the two architects of the temple of Parthenon which was constructed on top of the Athens Acropolis.
Is the Parthenon uneven?
Yes, the apparently upright, tapering columns on the Parthenon actually lean inwards slightly and bulge in the middle. This is to compensate for the effects of perspective, which visually distorts straight lines and accurate alignments. For the same reason, the Parthenon frieze is sculpted in deeper relief towards the top and the building's base and steps are higher in the middle than at the edges.
What hill was the Parthenon built on?
It is a temple, built for the virgin goddess Athena.
How did the Parthenon reflect the golden age of Greece?
if you draw a rectangular outline around the Parthenon, you can then divide it into different squares based on the way of drawing a golden rectangle. you will find it's related to the golden ratio.
You can see the Parthenon from on top of the acropolis?
Yes, the Parthenon is on top of the acropolis.
What is the decorative top of a column?
The decorative top of a column is called the capital.
What is a column with an ornate decorative top called?
The decorative top of a column is called the capital.
What road was Parthenon on?
The Parthenon is not on a road; it is a temple on top of a hill called the Akropolis in the city of Athens.
How far away is the Parthenon to Athens Greece?
The Parthenon is in Athens, Greece. It stands on top of the Acropolis.
Where was the acropolis?
The Acropolis is in Athens, Greece and The Parthenon is right on top of The Acropolis.
Who were the architects responsible for the construction of the Parthenon?
Iktinos and Kallikrates were the two architects of the temple of Parthenon which was constructed on top of the Athens Acropolis.
What is the ancient greek temple at the top of acropolis called?
The Parthenon
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
Which ocean surrounds France?
The Atlantic Ocean surrounds the top of France or near the east side of England.
What is the most famous building on top of the acropolis in Athens?
the Parthenon dedicated to Athena
Where can one find decorative downspout?
You can find decorative downspouts for purchase at the Amazon website. Once on the website, type "Decorative downspout" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the items.
