Why was the Parthenon highly regarded?

Answer 1

That the Greeks established fortresses on high places for defence and refuge (acropolis) and as the city-state developed built their temples there . One of the temples was dedicated to the patron god of the city who protected it - in this case the goddess Parthenos (virgin) Athena after whom the city was named. The temple was also the repository for the city's treasure as they would not dare steal from the goddess, and was also a refuge for those seeking protection from the goddess, as no one would touch someone under her protection.

Answer 2

Site: uphill, overlooking Athens. have to look up at it, can be seen from a distance (e.g. the sea when entering the city)

Size: big, meant to impress, peripteral temple (8x17 simngle row of columns all the way around)

Unusual 8 columns at front (usually 6 on temples) highlights the buildings importace and exceptional nature

Main emphasis on exterior instead of interior to ensure maximum impact on the viewer - only priests originally allowed into the actual building

Doric style -strong, robust and masculine

Would have been painted - blue and red and gilded with gold (gold statues on the roof seen from afar)

Storehouse for Athens wealth and became a symbol of it

Parthenon was a treasury (bank) of the city and became a temple later - giant treasury to hold the riches of Athens

Hope this helps x

Answer 3

1. it was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

2. it was part of the Ancient Athenian Acropolis.

3. because Athena was the goddess of war & wisdom