25 Fascinating Facts About The Parthenon

428683The Parthenon is a fascinating piece of Architecture. This magnificent temple on the Acropolis of Athens has been rocked by earthquakes, set on fire, shattered by exploding gunpowder, looted for its stunning sculptures, and defaced by misguided preservation efforts but quite amazingly still stands after nearly 2,500 years. Despite the Parthenon presenting no engineering breakthroughs in building construction, its stylistic conventions became the paradigm of classical architecture, and has continued to influence architecture. If you enjoy learning about breathtaking ancient architecture, you’re really going to appreciate these 25 Fascinating Facts About The Parthenon….READ MORE

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Συντάκτης: Theodoros Karasavvas

Theodoros Karasavvas is a published author whose work has appeared in Ars Technica, AT&T Business, American Express, Ranker, and Gizmodo. A law school graduate with a master's degree in IT Law, he speaks four languages and has visited over 40 countries, enriching his writing with a deep understanding of global cultures and the evolving landscape of technology.

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