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   2 days ago · The Parthenon (/ ˈ p ɑːr θ ə ˌ n ɒ n,-n ən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.

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   3 days ago · Thomas Henry Huxley PC FRS HonFRSE FLS (4 May 1825 – 29 June 1895) was an English biologist and anthropologist who specialized in comparative anatomy. He has become known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

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   May 27, 2024 · The Parthenon, an iconic temple that has graced the Athenian Acropolis for nearly 2,500 years, stands as a testament to the power, wealth, and cultural sophistication of the ancient Greek civilization at its zenith.

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   May 22, 2024 · The Parthenon, a stunning example of architectural mastery, continues to rise majestically atop the Acropolis of Athens despite surviving earthquakes, fires, theft of its magnificent sculptures, explosive damages, and misguided preservation attempts for nearly 2,500 years.

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   2 days ago · 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 generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric architectural order.

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   6 days ago · Located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, the Parthenon stands as a testament to the architectural and artistic mastery of the ancient Greeks. It was built between 447 and 438 BC and remains one of the most renowned landmarks in the world. The Parthenon is made entirely of marble.

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   What does Parthenon stand for?

   • The Parthenon ( / ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, - nən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized : Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized : Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC.

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   What are some interesting facts about the Parthenon?

   • These are 25 Impressive Facts About the Parthenon. The Acropolis of Athens, where the Parthenon is located, is also called “the sacred rock” and was built for defensive purposes. During wartime the Greeks used the Acropolis to get a better view of their enemies’ positions.

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   Does the Parthenon still exist?

   • The Parthenon with restoration scaffolding, on the Acropolis, Athens. Although the rectangular white marble Parthenon has suffered damage over the centuries, including the loss of most of its sculpture, its basic structure has remained intact.

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   Why is the Parthenon curved?

   • In spite of its columns subtly leaning inward so that a person can view them better on an upward angle, the Parthenon boasts a very fine parabolic upward curvature that allows the monument to decisively shed rainwater while also reinforcing it against earthquakes. Those ancient Greeks were well ahead of their time indeed.

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   May 13, 2024 · The Parthenon is more than a pile of old rocks; it’s a tribute to Athena, goddess of wisdom and warfare. Built between 447 and 432 B.C. under the ambitious Periclean building program, this temple has been a beacon of classical Greek architecture for centuries.