The Parthenon is one of the most well known structures in the world. Built in Athens, Greece on Mt. Olympus over 2,000 years ago, the Parthenon still stands today. Throughout the millennia, the Parthenon stood through wars, leadership and the changing ideology.
The Parthenon’s Construction
The Parthenon was originally constructed as a temple to Athena, the goddess of wisdom. It was built in a relatively short period of time during the years 447 B.C. and 432 B.C. The two architects that created this beloved structure were Callicrates and Ictinus. While the Parthenon has stood throughout the years, it has fallen into disrepair. A little over 30 years ago, Greece commissioned the complete restoration of this structure.
A Complete Restoration
Not just a renovation, but a complete rehaul of the structure to bring it to its natural beauty. A team of craftsman, architects, researchers and laborers have been working on the Parthenon for over 30 years to ensure that this structure is as authentic as possible.
Read More About the Parthenon
To read more about this fantastic structure- the Parthenon, the Smithsonian Magazine has an interesting article on the subject. You can view it by visiting our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
Phantom of the Opera, Quincy Jones, Glacier National Park, Cleopatra, Daredevil, Parthenon
No comments:
Post a Comment