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  1. Parthenon - Wikipedia

    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 by his …

  2. Parthenon | Definition, History, Architecture, Columns ...

    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 generally …

  3. Parthenon: Definition, Facts, Athens & Greece | HISTORY

    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 Greek …

  4. Understanding the Parthenon: A Guide to Its Historical ...

    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 century BCE, …

  5. Parthenon - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 28, 2012 · The magnificent temple on the Acropolis of Athens, known as the Parthenon, was built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Age of Pericles, and it was dedicated to the city's patron deity …

  6. The Parthenon, Athens - Smarthistory

    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. They did so …

  7. The Parthenon - General Information · Wilcox Classical Museum

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