ATHENS, Greece -- Authorities closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece. A Culture Ministry ...

The Parthenon was far more than a temple. It was Athens’ ultimate power move, which combined religion, politics, and economic ...

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But when the temple was constructed between 447 and 438 B.C.E., designed in part by the legendary architect Phidias, it hosted a 40-foot-tall, gilded statue of Athena.

The Parthenon is probably one of the most iconic examples of Greek architecture. This ancient temple, once dedicated to the goddess Athena, sits atop the hill of the Acropolis at Athens and has ...

The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis of Athens housed a colossal statue made of gold and ivory, carved by the famous sculptor Phidias in 438 BC. Its view from the entrance of the temple must have ...

The Parthenon and Temple of Concordia trumpet the sophistication of ancient Greek society. Temples like the Parthenon, gracing the mighty Acropolis overlooking Athens, and the Temple of Concordia ...

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The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to Athena, patron goddess of Athens, that sits atop the Acropolis hill. It is regarded today as one of the most important monuments of the ancient world, an ...

The 42-foot statue of Athena wasn't always the crowning jewel of the Parthenon. According to nashvilleparthenon.com, when the construction of the permanent building was completed, Athena was missing.