Parthenon

The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece , dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. Address: Athens 105 58, Greece Construction started: 447 BC Other dimensions: Cella: 29.8 by 19.2 m (98 by 63 ft) Destroyed: Partially on 26 September 1687 Architects: Phidias, Ictinus, Callicrates Did you know: Work on the building began in 447 BC and continued over a period of about nine years until 438 BC; some of the decorations were completed later.

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