Greece is said to be the cradle of Western thought and civilization. With such accomplishments such as the first democracy, theater, Olympics and fine architecture it is no wonder that our society still holds the Greeks in such high regard. While Greek art and architecture are renown, one prominent landmark continues to impress- the Parthenon.
The Parthenon was built as a temple to the god of wisdom- Athena. It was constructed over 2,000 years ago between 447 B.C. and 432 B.C. It sits high atop one of Athens great hills which is called the Acropolis. Once a place for Greek kings, over the years it was used as a church, a mosque and even a weapons depo during the war between the Ottoman Empire and Venice. While it continues to stand, it has undoubtedly been damaged throughout the years. However a little over 30 years ago, work began on its complete restoration. The restoration process will be a complete overhaul of the structure and return it to its former, original design and beauty.
For those that love Greek culture and architecture, the restoration of the Parthenon is quite exciting. To read more about this amazing structure and the restoration process, please visit Smithsonian Magazine’s main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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