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What leader is most responsible for the building of the Parthenon?
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The main Architects were Iktinos and Killikrates (or Cillicrates... depending on how you translate it from Greek Iktinos was in charge of all of the design and Killikrates was in charge of all of the building operation's
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What is the most famous building built in ancient Athens?
The Parthenon temple of Athena.
What are some unique features of the Parthenon?
Parthenon is the main Temple of the Athens Acropolis build in the 5th century BCE and was dedicated to the goddess Athena protector of the city of Athens. The Parthenon is the dominant temple on the Akropolis. It is the most lavish temple of its time. Built for Athena, it is extraordinarily sophisticated and decorated inside.
Why is the Parthenon important to Greek culture?
It is important because it is a surviving example of Greek architecture, and was important to pre-Christian religion as a place of worship to the goddess Athena.
What is the comparative and superlative of responsible?
More responsible is the comparative form; most responsible is the superlative form.
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 was the most impressive building in athens?
parthenon
What is the most important Greek building?
Parthenon
Did the Greeks have national pride when building the Parthenon?
Most Greeks did not want the Parthenon to be built
Which building stands in greece's acropolis?
The Parthenon is the most prominent building on the Acropolis in Athens
What is the most famous greek building?
The most famous Greek building is probably The Parthenon which is located on the Acropolis in Athens.
What is the most beautiful Greek building in the world?
The answer would be the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece.This question requires a subjective answer. The Parthenon, on the Acropolis in Athens is the most elegant ancient Greek building ever built.
What is the name of the Athenian building most famous for its elegant Greek architecture?
The Parthenon.
What is the most famous building on top of the acropolis in Athens?
the Parthenon dedicated to Athena
What is the most famous building built in ancient Athens?
The Parthenon temple of Athena.
What is the building regarded as the greatest example of a Greek temple?
The most famous Greek temple is the Parthenon, seated atop the Acropolis. The original purpose of the Parthenon was as a temple to the Goddess Athena. Inside the temple was a giant statue of Athena, carved out of solid gold and ivory. This statue is long since destroyed, but the Parthenon remains.
What is considered to be the most beautiful building ever constructed in Athens?
Parthenon, well thats what my social studies teacher told me
What is a famous building in Ancient Greece?
Today we would sat the Parthenon at Athens. To the ancient Greeks it might be the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), or many others. All in the eye of the beholder, and people from different cities would tend to support their own temple as famous.
