What is the Parthenon?

The Parthenon is the largest building on top of the Acropolis. It was dedicated to Athena Parthenos. It was completely made out of pentelic marble and surrounded by freestanding columns. It was designed by Ictinus and Callcrates, with the sculptures made by Phidias. The smaller room was dedicated to Parthenon. Eventually, the whole building was named after her.

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