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The ruins of the Parthenon a majestic temple in its day still stand high on top of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece (Moulton, 97). ... The Parthenon was one of the highest achievements in Greek art and architecture (Encarta, 2). The Parthenon was a representation of the Greek peoples’ value of religion, architecture, and culture.
Over a period of many years this prime location was the building site for several temples the last of which was the Parthenon (Encarta ”Acropolis”, 1). ... It was also thought of as a religious center (Encarta “Parthenon, 4). Over the years many temples and buildings were built on this location including the Parthenon. Two structures preceded the Parthenon on the Acropolis. ... Construction of the second structure, the Pre-Parthenon was started during the first Persian War in 490 B. ... The Greeks collected so much money by the people that it enabled the Greeks to rebuild the Parthenon (Historyforkids, 2). The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, where the Athenians came to worship (Moulton, 97). ... The construction of the Parthenon began in 447 B. ... , using the ruins of the Pre-Parthenon (Encarta, “Parthenon”, 4). ... marked the completion and dedication of the building (Encarta, “Parthenon”, 4). ... Pericles chose two capable designers Ictinos and Callicrates to carry out his plans for the new Parthenon (Jackson, 10). ... The Parthenon was a rectangular building that measured 31 by 70 meters (Encarta “Acropolis”, 2). ... The structure was made to perfection including the stylobate, which was rounded in the contour of the Parthenon (Encarta “Greek Art and Architecture, 4). ...
The feature artwork in the Parthenon was Athena.
Approximate Word count = 1334
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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