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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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What was the Parthenon made for?
Phideas built the Parthenon because the Greeks wanted to surround themselves with beauty.
Why was the Parthenon built in Athens?
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 many people have visited the Parthenon temple?
- 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?
U.S.
Supreme Court Building
When was the Parthenon discovered?
It was not discovered, it was built. The architects were Iktinos and Kallikrates.
What was the statue of Athena made of in the Parthenon?
The statue is made up of ivory, iron, and gold.
What is in the center of one of the room in the Parthenon?
A large statue of the goddess Athena, made of gold and ivory.
Is the Parthenon a public place?
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?
If you're talking about the replica in Nashville, it is called the Parthenon as well.
It took 15 years to build the Parthenon and the person who oversaw the Parthenon during the building was Pericles.
Joseph John Campbell said that these structures are what is most important to the society at the time of construction.
In Salt Lake City Utah after the occupation of the Ute and Shoshone lands by the Mormon "pioneers" the Temple was the biggest most prominent building.
When the Mormon's were concern for their survival, government becomes of utmost concern, during this time the Capitol building is the the biggest building on a bluff overlooking the city.
Today the Church office building that runs the business of the Church (LDS) is the biggest most prominent building and the church complex is huge.
Here we use the Mormons as an example of what is a long historical truth, we do not invest huge quantities of labor and money in what is not important.
I believe the Parthenon was a replacement of a temple to Athena, which like war memorials today told of their power and leadership in the Delian League.
How was the Parthenon constructed?
it was very large, with advanced architectural design for such an early people. Just imagine, it was built using brute strength and power, no tractors, no electricity, nothing.
How does the Parthenon effect us today?
It is an historical site and in visiting it or to study it we learn about the past. The design of it has also been used through the centuries and finds it's way in many of our government buildings, houses, and is considered classical design.
Parthenon what did the inside look like?
the parthenon looks like......... you should not come to this site and expet to find every answer to your questions! go look in a book like back in the day!
