The rediscovery of the Parthenon as an ancient monument dates back to the period of Humanism; Cyriacus of Ancona was the first after antiquity to describe the Parthenon, of which he had …

Oct 11, 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 …

The Parthenon we see today was not created ex novo. Instead, it was the final monument in a series, with perhaps as many as three Archaic predecessors. The penultimate work in this …

Feb 2, 2018 · When Was the Parthenon Built? The Parthenon is a resplendent marble temple built between 447 and 432 B.C. during the height of the ancient Greek Empire. Dedicated to the …

Oct 28, 2012 · The Parthenon is the ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis of Athens. Today, when people refer to the Acropolis, they often mean the hill and its several buildings …

Oct 20, 2025 · The Parthenon, photographed here on October 17, is free from scaffolding for the first time in decades. Milos Bicanski / Getty Images Every year, millions of tourists visit 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 …

Oct 21, 2025 · The Parthenon in Athens is scaffolding-free for the first time in 200 years, offering visitors an unobstructed view of Greece's iconic temple until November 2025.

In ancient Athens, the Parthenon was the center of religious worship and political life. It served as the city’s treasury, where the public treasury’s money and valuable objects were kept. The …

Sep 17, 2025 · The Parthenon was not only a temple but also a canvas of stone, adorned with some of the greatest sculptures in history. Under the direction of Phidias, artists filled the …