The Parthenon is one of Ancient Greece’s most prized architectural accomplishments. The beauty of this classic white temple located at the Athenian Acropolis is the stuff of many legends. Originally built to serve as a shrine for Athena, the goddess of wisdom, this magnificent temple was built in 8 short years during the 5th century BC.
After thousands of years, the Parthenon still stands. While still gorgeous and awe inspiring, after such a long period of time, this architectural marvel needs a full restoration. With all antiquities, restoring this classic shrine is easier said than done. While it took only 8 short years to build this edifice, it has taken about 33 years and counting to fully restore this incredible work of art. The issue is not only renovating the temple, but fully restoring it so that it is historically accurate.
For those visiting the Parthenon today, you will see many tarps and scaffolds, however, the restoration process is in full swing and hopefully in a full short years, the Parthenon will be once again unveiled in all her glory.
For those interested in Ancient Greece, the Parthenon is a symbol of architectural excellence that should not be missed. To learn more about the Parthenon, its history and restoration process, please visit the Smithsonian Magazine website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
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