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The Parthenon
The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athena. Located on the Athenian Acropolis, it is one of the most recognizable sites in all of Greece. Questions about the Parthenon can be found here.
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When was the Parthenon in Nashville built?
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It was built in 1897 for Tennessee's Centennial Exposition. The building and the 42-foot statue of Athena are full scale replicas of the original Greek architectural site from ancient Greece.
What was the Parthenon made for?
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Phideas built the Parthenon because the Greeks wanted to surround themselves with beauty.
What three features of Greek architecture were used in the construction of the Parthenon?
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What materials were used to build the statue of Athena in the Parthenon?
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ivory and gold
Why was the Parthenon built in Athens?
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Well, Athens was named after the Greek goddess Athena and the Parthenon was a temple built for Athena so Pericles decided to build it in Athena's city (Athens).
ShareeniHow does the Parthenon convey the Greek ideas of order and harmony in the universe?
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The Parthenon has become a symbol of what?
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The Greek Parthenon represented Balance and beauty.
How many people have visited the Parthenon temple?
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- I think the Parthenon gets approximately 3,000,000 tourists per year, though I am not sure........ I am not so sure if you should take this answer......
sorry I will post the RIGHT answer when I get it I am still looking!
What structure in Washington dc shows greek archictecture as seen in the Parthenon?
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Supreme Court Building
When was the Parthenon discovered?
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It was not discovered, it was built. The architects were Iktinos and Kallikrates.
What was the statue of Athena made of in the Parthenon?
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The statue is made up of ivory, iron, and gold.
Why was the Parthenon dedicated to Athena?
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for wisdom, protectipon, counseling for men.
What is in the center of one of the room in the Parthenon?
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A large statue of the goddess Athena, made of gold and ivory.
Is the Parthenon a public place?
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Like all temples the Parthenon was a place of worship, though it may have been used more primarily by priests, while the majority would visit smaller shrines. The Parthenon is comparable to a cathedral in many ways.
What is the name of the building that was built to look like the Parthenon but in the US?
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If you're talking about the replica in Nashville, it is called the Parthenon as well.
