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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.
  • Architectural style: Classical
  • Location: Athens, Greece
  • Completed: 432 BC; 2456 years ago
  • Height: 13.72 m (45.0 ft)
  • Construction started: 447 BC
  • Destroyed: Partially in 1687
  • Other dimensions: Cella: 29.8 by 19.2 m (98 by 63 ft)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org