Acropolis Parthenon
Ancient Greek Mythology, Religion, Art
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The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, measures 30.9 m wide x 69.5 m long and the Doric columns (arranged 8 x 17 instead of the usual 6 x 13) are 1.9 m tall. A Greek temple dedicated to Athena during the age of Pericles, it has always served as a religious and sacred site until recently, befitting the history of the site. In the late sixth century the Parthenon was converted to a Christian church. Around 1204 it was a Latin church under the rule of the Frankish Dukes of Athens. In 1458 it was converted into a mosque by the Turks.
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