The rediscovery of the Parthenon as an ancient monument dates back to the period of Humanism; Cyriacus of Ancona was the first after antiquity to describe the Parthenon, of which he had …

Jun 16, 2025 · Parthenon, temple that dominates the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos. The temple is …

Oct 28, 2012 · The magnificent temple on the Acropolis of Athens, known as the Parthenon, was built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Age of Pericles, and it was dedicated to the city 's …

Feb 2, 2018 · Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon sits high atop a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens. It was the largest and most lavish temple the …

The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the divine patron of Athens, on the hills of the Acropolis. It was constructed by the architects Iktinos and Kallikrates. It was …

The Parthenon was altered by a series of aspiring monarchs, both Hellenistic and Roman. Their goal was to pull the monument, anchored in the canonical past, toward the contemporary. …

Jan 11, 2018 · Take a closer look at why the Parthenon is world-renowned, and why the iconic sculptures mark a key moment in the global history of art.

The Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest …

Dedicated to the city’s patron, the goddess Athena, the Parthenon was completed in 438 B.C., the Parthenon represents architectural perfection.

The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple built on the Acropolis hill of Athens. It is a temple made of fine white Pentelic marble and was dedicated to goddess Athena, the patroness of the city …