The Greek Acropolis was a stone high rise in the center of Athens which housed several iconic and historical buildings.
The Acropolis was used for prayer by the Athenians, or in times of war, protection from invading forces..
The Parthenon was built over 2500 years ago as a temple to the Goddess Athena, the goddess fro which Athens was named.
The Parthenon was ordered to be built by Pericles, an important Greek politician.
Construction began in 447 BCE.
The Parthenon was composed of 30 tons of fine, white marble.
By Doric - style constriction we mean simple, unadorned style characterized by simple columns.
Some things found inside the Parthenon are a 40 foot statue of Athena,
The Parthenon was damaged in 1687 by the Venetians.
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