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Parthenon - The Greek Parthenon

The Parthenon. Under the leadership of Pericles, the Parthenon was built in Athens. The Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon are in England.

Marble Scenes from the Parthenon

Lord Elgin took marble slabs from the Parthenon in Athens to England where they were put on exhibit at London's British Museum.

Parthenon

The Parthenon is a temple to the Greek goddess Athena on the acropolis.

The Parthenon

In "A Day in Old Athens," William Stearns Davis provides the external facts about the Parthenon.

Parthenon

The Parthenon was built at the command of Pericles on the highest point in the city of Athens to house a large gold and ivory statue of Athens' patron goddess Athena.

Classical World of Greece

Links to images dealing with the Parthenon.

Museum of the Goddess Athena

Information on the Parthenon project, its plan, the pediments, frieze and metopes.

Road to the Recovery of Ancient Buildings

Dr. Janice Siegel's illustrated article explains the natural and man-made calamities that took their toll on the buildings of the acropolis and elsewhere.

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