The rediscovery of the Parthenon as an ancient monument dates back to the period of Humanism; in 1436 Cyriacus of Ancona was the first after antiquity to describe the Parthenon and to call it …

Dec 2, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 2, 2018 · Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon sits high atop a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens. It was the largest and most lavish temple the …

Jun 27, 2025 · The Parthenon is one of the most iconic structures of ancient Greece, symbolizing the cultural and political achievements of Athens at the height of its power. Built in the 5th …

Aug 13, 2025 · Ο Παρθενώνας (Parthenon), is an Ancient Greek temple in the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to Athena Pallas or Parthenos (virgin). It is widely considered to be the …

The Parthenon was altered by a series of aspiring monarchs, both Hellenistic and Roman. Their goal was to pull the monument, anchored in the canonical past, toward the contemporary. …

The Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest …

Dedicated to the city’s patron, the goddess Athena, the Parthenon was completed in 438 B.C., the Parthenon represents architectural perfection.

The Parthenon is a temple-like building on the Acropolis at Athens and dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena (Roman Minerva).

Jun 14, 2023 · The Parthenon, widely recognized as the pinnacle of classical Greek architecture, stands proudly as a symbol of Athens’ power, wealth, and elevated culture. Conceived in the …