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The Parthenon without tourists! Athens, Greece (1989/379)

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The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis of Athens. It was built in the 5th century BC and is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. The Parthenon is dedicated to the goddess Athena, and was used as a treasury and a place of worship. The temple is made of Pentelic marble and is decorated with sculptures and reliefs depicting scenes from Greek mythology. The Parthenon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in…

The Greek Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided on Wednesday that a part of the Parthenon, now in ruins on the Athens Acropolis, is to be rebuilt using mostly materials which are now lying on the ground. Credit: Naftemporiki It is believed to be the first time that a section of the ancient monument will be rebuilt to reflect its former glory. The KAS has decided to rebuild the “cella” of the Parthenon, which once housed the chryselephantine statue of Athena Parthenos, sculpted by…

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The Parthenon (Ancient Greek: Παρθενών; Greek: Παρθενώνας, Parthenónas) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron.