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  1. Parthenon - Wikipedia

    The Parthenon (/ ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, - nən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanised: Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanised: Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple [6][7] on the …

  2. Parthenon | Definition, History, Architecture, Columns ...

    Mar 25, 2026 · Parthenon, temple that dominates the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos. The temple is generally …

  3. The Parthenon | Nashville's full-scale replica of the Greek ...

    The Parthenon is the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's central park. This art museum is the world's only full-scale & full-detail replica of ancient Greece's iconic temple and its 42-foot Athena …

  4. Parthenon: Definition, Facts, Athens & Greece | HISTORY

    Feb 2, 2018 · Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon sits high atop a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens. It was the largest and most lavish temple the Greek …

  5. Parthenon - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 28, 2012 · The magnificent temple on the Acropolis of Athens, known as the Parthenon, was built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Age of Pericles, and it was dedicated to the city 's patron deity …

  6. The Parthenon, Athens - Smarthistory

    The Parthenon was altered by a series of aspiring monarchs, both Hellenistic and Roman. Their goal was to pull the monument, anchored in the canonical past, toward the contemporary. They did so …

  7. The Role of the Parthenon in Ancient Athens

    Nov 24, 2025 · The Parthenon, perched on the Acropolis of Athens, is an iconic symbol of ancient Greek civilization. Dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, it reflects the religious, cultural, …