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In Greek culture, there is no greater achievement than the world-famous Parthenon atop the Acropolis of Athens. Though it has not been in use for many centuries, it still holds power over local residents and tourists alike.
Whether you are here for travel information, doing research, gathering facts, or simply just fascinated by this phenomenal monument, ParthenonTemple.com has all the information you need. We are the central place for Parthenon details on the web.
Mar
18
There’s a nice article over at Trifter.com about the Parthenon and the Erechtheion – two great architectural buildings from Ancient Greece, check it out HERE.
Apr
13
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A senior Greek archaeologist has warned that the last original sculptures still adorning the Parthenon, Athens’ iconic ancient temple, face a major pollution threat and must be removed to a museum.
“There are still 17 original metopes [sculpted plaques] which must be protected because they can no longer endure atmospheric conditions,” Acropolis site supervisor Alexandros Mantis said on Friday.
Oct
15
Helena Smith in Athens
The Guardian, Monday October 15 2007
4,500 antiquities from the Acropolis will be moved by cranes to the new museum. Photograph: Yannis Behrakis/Reuters
A collective gasp filled the air early yesterday as a blue crate containing a 2.5-tonne slab of marble universally viewed as one of the most important works of antiquity, was hoisted by a giant crane from the Acropolis. For those who had come to watch, this was history in the making, the first sculpture to officially leave the ancient citadel since Phidias carved the artworks, 2,500 years ago.