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Who was the Parthenon built for? Who built it and why?

Who was the Parthenon built for? The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order and was dedicated to Athena Parthenos. Who built it and why? The ancient fortifications, buildings and statues on the Acropolis were destroyed during the Persian occupation of 480 BC. After that period the acropolis ceases to be a fortress. After […]

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