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   3 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 during the fifth century BC.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › ParthenonParthenon | Definition, History, Architecture, Columns ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · 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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3. insightsgreece.com › greeces-18-unesco-worldGreece's 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Insights Greece

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Acropolis, Athens. The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. Mount Athos.

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4. www.britannica.com › technology › citadel-architectureCitadel | Definition, Examples, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 21, 2024 · ciudadela. citadel, fortified structure that is often located within a city or town. While designed to protect or subjugate social groups, citadels often played a significant role in shaping culture. The word is from the Latin civitas ( “citizenship,” “the state,” or “city”) via the Italian cittadella (“small city”).

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   Where can you find ancient Greek architecture?

   • The Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus, one of the oldest museums of ancient Greek architecture, houses a large collection with many important finds discovered after many years of excavations in the Sanctuary of Asklepios (1881-1928).

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   How did ancient Roman architecture differ from Ancient Greek architecture?

   • The building's northern aisle is all that remains. Ancient Roman architecture adopted the external language of classical ancient Greek architecture for the purposes of the ancient Romans, but was different from Greek buildings, becoming a new architectural style. The two styles are often considered one body of classical architecture.

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   What type of buildings were used in ancient Greece?

   • The most well-known temples are the Parthenon and the Erechtheion, both on the Acropolis of Athens. Another type of important Ancient Greek buildings were the theatres. Both temples and theatres used a complex mix of optical illusions and balanced ratios.

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   How did Greek architecture develop a system of rules?

   • By the 4th century BC, Greek architects and stonemasons had developed a system of rules for all buildings known as the orders: the Doric, the Ionic, and the Corinthian. They are most easily recognised by their columns (especially by the capitals ).

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   Apr 29, 2024 · The Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus, one of the oldest museums of ancient Greek architecture, houses a large collection with many important finds discovered after many years of excavations in the Sanctuary of Asklepios (1881-1928).