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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.

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When was the Parthenon constructed?

The Parthenon was under construction from 448 B.C. to 433 B.C.


Where is the Parthenon located and was constructed under the leadership of whom?

The Parthenon is located on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece. It was constructed under the general supervision of the sculptor, Phidias.


The Parthenon was constructed after the Athenian defeated who?

Persian Empire.


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 considered to be the most beautiful building ever constructed in Athens?

Parthenon, well thats what my social studies teacher told me


Where in the US could you go to walk around a reconstruction of the Parthenon of Athens?

At Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee. It was constructed for the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition.


What building was constructed to showcase Nashville at the Tennessee centennial exposition in 1897?

The Parthenon was constructed to showcase Nashville at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897. Designed to resemble the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece, it was built to symbolize Nashville's reputation as the "Athens of the South" due to its focus on education and culture. The structure served as a centerpiece for the exposition and has since been preserved as a museum and cultural landmark.


Describe the temple of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens?

The classical Parthenon was constructed between 447-432 BCE The temple's main function was to shelter the monumental statue of Athena that was made by Pheidias out of gold and ivory. The Parthenon's massive foundations were made of limestone, and the columns were made of Pentelic (Mount Pentel) marble, a material that was utilized for the first time. The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order with eight columns at the façade, and seventeen columns at the flanks.


What is the Parthanon made of?

The Parthenon is primarily made of marble, specifically Pentelic marble quarried from Mount Pentelicus in Greece. The columns and other architectural elements are also constructed from marble.


Why is the Parthenon a Fibonacci sequence?

The limit of Fn/Fn-1 (where Fn is the nth member of the sequence) as n approaches infinity is the golden ratio, approximately 1.62:1. The Parthenon was constructed using this ratio for things like the length to height as it is the ratio at which things appear most attractive to the eye.


Who was named after the Parthenon?

The Parthenon, Was Named After Athna. (The Goddess Of ''Wisdom'')


What country is the Parthenon in?

The Parthenon is in Greece.