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The Parthenon ( ancient Greek ?a??e???) is a temple built for the Greek goddess Athena, the protectress of Athens, in the 5th century BC on the athenian Acropolis. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered one of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy, and is one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. The Greek Ministry of Culture is currently carrying out a program of restoration and reconstruction. [1]The Parthenon replaced an older temple of Athena, called the Pre-Parthenon or Older Parthenon, that was destroyed in the Persian invasion of 480 BC. Like most Greek temples, the Parthenon was used as a treasury, and for a time served as the treasury of the Delian League, which later became the Athenian Empire. In the 6th century AD, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church dedicated to the Virgin. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted into a mosque in the early 1460s, and it even had a minaret. On 28 September 1687 an Ottoman ammunition dump inside the building was ignited by Venetian bombardment. The resulting explosion severely damaged the Parthenon and its sculptures. In 1806, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin removed some of the surviving sculptures, with Ottoman permission. These sculptures, now known as the Elgin or Parthenon Marbles, were sold in 1816 to the British Museum in London, where they are now displayed. The Greek government is committed to the return of the sculptures to Greece, so far with no success. The first endeavour to build a sanctuary for Athena Parthenos on the site of the present Parthenon was begun shortly after the Battle of Marathon (c. 490-88 BC) upon a massive limestone foundation that extended and leveled the southern part of the Acropolis summit. This building replaced a hekatompedon (meaning "hundred-footer") and would have stood beside the archaic temple dedicated to the Athena Polias. The Older or Pre-Parthenon, as it is frequently referred to, was still under construction when the Persians sacked the city in 480 BC and razed the Acropolis.[2] In the mid-5th century BC, when the Athenian Acropolis became the seat of the Delian League and Athens was the greatest cultural centre of its time, Pericles initiated an ambitious building project which lasted the entire second half of the century. The most important buildings visible on the Acropolis today&_160;– the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the temple of Athena Nike&_160;– were erected during this period. The Parthenon was built under the general supervision of the sculptor Phidias, who also had charge of the sculptural decoration. The architects, Iktinos and Kallikrates, began in 447 BC, and the building was substantially completed by 432, but work on the decorations continued until at least 431. Some of the financial accounts for the Parthenon survive and show that the largest single expense was transporting the stone from Mount Pentelicus, about 16 kilometres from Athens, to the Acropolis. The funds were partly drawn from the treasury of the Delian League, which was moved from the Panhellenic sanctuary at Delos to the Acropolis in 454 BC.
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1. Greece and 5 Places you must Visit
June 11, 2008
Greece, which is also known as the Hellenic Republic, is located in southeast Europe. The country has a mixed heritage from the empires of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Ottomans, and Byzantines. Greece is famous for its role in introducing to the world the concept of democracy, philosophy, the Olympic Games, and drama.
Be sure to try the local Mediterranean cuisine including the internationally famous Greek salad, moussaka, stifado, Greek Salad, spanakopita, Souvlaki, and mezze (a small meal) that comes with assorted accompaniments like tzatziki, grilled octopus and small fish, feta cheese... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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2. Armenian Garni and Greek Parthenon: Similarities and Differences
March 29, 2008
Garni is not the only evidence of cross-cultural resemblance of Armenian and Greek nations. Visitors of Parthenon would most like to compare the ancient Greek mythic temple with the heathen Armenian Garni. And Welcomearmenia.com will make the dream happen.
The interesting similarities exist among history and culture of Indo-European populace. History and cultural connections between Armenian and Greek people date back to ancient ages. Armenian Garni and ancient Greek Parthenon is the proof that strikes the attention of visitors previously experienced Greek mythic temple of Parthenon. ... (read more)
Author: Lilit Petrosyan
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3. Positive Mental Attitude
March 11, 2008
Even up to recently the night before any exam my dad would, without fail, tell me, “oh well, think positively and you'll do fine”. I always wanted to scream back at him that positive thinking wasn't going to tell me what dates the 3rd crusade were, or who built the Parthenon.
Imagine how shocked I was then when I recently read a blackjack tutorial that talked about positive mental attitude. Unlike my dad's version of 'think positively' which equated to 'chin up dear, it'll be alright on the night', the definition of positive mental attitude in blackjack applies to the serious card counti... (read more)
Author: Will Win
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4. Eternal Athens
February 11, 2008
Athens might be famous for its stunning ancient monuments, but the city's also got much more to recommend it by... Not least, the quality of its cheap accommodation.
Eternal Athens
Athens is the beating heart of Greece, a bustling, vibrant center of commerce and culture. Many travelers, however, come to the city, expecting to use it as a gateway to the Greek islands. But visitors can’t fail to be enthralled by the stunning spectacle of the Parthenon, dominating the skyline as its sits high up on the Acropolis.
Perhaps the most important monument of Western civilization, the ... (read more)
Author: Ben Cooper
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5. How to Choose Columns
April 05, 2007
An architectural column is a structural or decorative column that can bear weight. Made from wood, aluminum, or a fiberglass mix, they are used indoors and out and are available in several different shapes and sizes.
Many home owners are intrigued by historically accurate architectural columns, columns reminiscent of glorious structures like the Parthenon in Athens or ancient Greece. Greek architecture, for example, famously incorporated rows of columns to transform public temples and other buildings into majestic open structures rather than closed, stone box-like structures.
Greek ... (read more)
Author: sidra rasheed
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6. Nashville Attractions - The Parthenon
March 02, 2007
If you are traveling to Nashville you might be planning on going to the normal attractions in the city such as the Grand Ole Opry or the Country Music Hall of Fame. These are popular but there are other things to do in the city that are not related to music. One of those attractions is one that you might not expect. Nashville happens to be home to a full size model of the Parthenon. Believe it or not it is true. Read this article to learn about this unique local attraction.
The Parthenon replica was built in Centennial Park for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition held in 1897. It was th... (read more)
Author: James Carlson
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7. City Focus:Nashville By Kelly Thompson
June 15, 2006
Nashville began in 1779 as a Wild West town and, within one hundred years, became the ‘Athens of the South,’ with its very own Parthenon and statue of the Greek Goddess Athena. Nashville has reinvented itself, though, to become Music City.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s
new Ray Charles exhibit,which has been named one of the top twenty events by the Southeast Tourism Society, has been going strong since March and will remain open through December 31, 2007.
Gaylord Opryland Hotels
experiences for overnight groups starting July 2006. A tour held... (read more)
Author: John Parker
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