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11 Ιαν 2018 · The Parthenon in Athens is one of the most famous buildings from the ancient world. Its sculptures are greatly admired today. Here we take a closer look at why the building was so famous, and why these iconic works mark a key moment in the global history of art.
17 Νοε 2018 · Photo by Acropolis Restoration Service, YSMA. The restoration of the Parthenon, the global symbol of Western Democracy and civilization as well as Greece ’s most famous monument is not something new. It dates decades back, from the very beginning of the newly established Greek state in 1830.
The Acropolis Restoration Project. The protection, conservation, restoration and enhancement of the monuments of the Athenian Acropolis, one of the most important sets of monuments of world cultural heritage, are realised by the Acropolis Restoration Service (YSMA).
This rear chamber, which the Athenians called the “parthenon” (usually meaning the young women’s quarters), ultimately gave the entire building its name. The Athenians stored precious objects in the opisthodomos, as well as the Delian League’s collected tribute, which cities allied with Athens had to pay in return for protection ...
9 Νοε 2012 · Six stately young women stand like sentinels on a marble parapet atop the Athenian Acropolis. They are gazing at the Parthenon, the great temple of Athena that, even in its present ruin, is one of the marvels of the world.
This massive and highly refined temple, dedicated to Athena Parthenos (Virgin Athena), constructed in only nine years with at least 70,000 unique pieces of marble quarried on Mount Pentele...
The Parthenon’s west pediment pictures the dispute between Athena and Poseidon about who would take charge of protecting the city of Athens. The contest took place on the Acropolis in front of the mythical kings Kekrops and
