Glimpse at the Parthenon in Athens

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The Parthenon in Greece was originally painted in vibrant colors, including red, blue, and gold, which have faded over time.

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Parthenon

The Parthenon is a temple in the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their protector. Its construction began in 447 BCE and was completed in 438 BCE, although decorations of the Parthenon continued until 431 BCE. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order.

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