The Parthenon is a 2,500 year old temple. It was built between448 and 432 B.C. Dedicated to the god Athena. "The apotheosis of ancient Greek architecture-has been rocked by earthquakes, set on fire, shattered by exploding gun powder, looted for its stunning sculptures and defaced by misguided preservation efforts. Amazingly, the ancient Athenians built the Parthenon in just eight or nine years. Repairing it is taking just a bit longer."(Smithsonian magazine, February 2008) The Parthenon was designed by Ictinus and Callicrates under the direction of architect and sculptor Phidas.Built only out of white marble.
The word Parthenon means "Virgin Apartment."
50% of the population of Athens were slaves, and they would definitly have used slaves in the heavy work of building the Parthenon. Tax money from the Delian League was used to pay for this temple.
The word Parthenon means "Virgin Apartment."
50% of the population of Athens were slaves, and they would definitly have used slaves in the heavy work of building the Parthenon. Tax money from the Delian League was used to pay for this temple.