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During the Ottoman period, the Parthenon was used as a storage facility for ammunition and gunpowder. This repurposing of the ancient temple occurred after the Ottomans converted it into a mosque and later a military barracks. The storage of explosive materials ultimately led to significant damage to the structure, especially during a Venetian bombardment in 1687, which caused a large explosion and further deterioration of the monument.
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What did the Turks do to the Parthenon?
In 1687 the Turks (then at war with Venice) used the Parthenon as a munitions store. It was hit in the fighting; the munitions exploded and the damage was severe.
How was the Parthenon destroyed?
It was destroyed during a battle between Venice and Turkey in the 17th century.. The Turks hid their ammo in the Parthenon and the Venetians hit it and it blew up!!! BUT REALLY IT WASN"T DESTROYED IT JUST GOT A BIG GAP BLOWN OUT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!
What is the ancient greek building that was destroyed and then re built?
The building your talking about is the Parthenon It was destroyed by cannon fire and is being rebuilt today. The building that was destroyed then rebuilt was the Parthenon. During the Persian invasion in 480BC, the Persian were storing gun powder in an old temple. It soon was set on fire and blew up. The Parthenon we see today is actually the second Parthenon. The Greek Ministry of Culture are creating a restoration programme to restore the Parthenon and return the Elgin marbles or Parthenon Marbles back to Greece. Hope this helps isy_k
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.
What are facts about acropolis?
One interesting thing is that during a war with the Turks, gunpowder was stored in the Parthenon (main temple on the acropolis, a temple to Athena). A canonball hit the gunpowder, which exploded and blew the roof off of the Parthenon. Another is that there used to be a giant gold statue to Athena and her small assistant god of victory, Nike (that's where the shoe company got its name).
Where can you find pictures of the Parthenon?
You Google Parthenon.
Who is partheon?
The Parthenon is not a person. The Parthenon was a building
Where is Parthenon located in Greece?
The Parthenon is located in Athens, on the Acropolis.
What is the web address of the Parthenon in Nashville Tennessee?
The web address of the Parthenon is: http://www.nashville.gov/parthenon/
Does the Parthenon have a dome?
No. The Parthenon in Athens does not have a dome, but it may be confused with the Pantheon in Rome which does have a dome.
Who and what put the Parthenon in ruins?
on September 26 1687 AD the Venecians attacked Athens which was then a part of the Ottoman empire. A Venecian cannon ball fired from a ship or a land mortar destroyed much of the temple as the Turks used it as a gunpowder storage.
