08.03.08

The Parthenon

The Parthenon, located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, was built as a temple to Athena and completed around 432 BC. This building is noted both for its architectural refinement and its numerous sculptural decorations. The three main types consist of the frieze, the metopes and the pediment sculptures. Today, nearly none of the original sculptures remain in situ on the Parthenon. Many have been damaged or destroyed, the remaining pieces have been moved to museums around the world



 

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