The Parthenon | History | Acropolis of Athens | Greece | 4K
The Parthenon is the most famous monument in the Greek world. Built almost 2500 years ago, it’s advanced architectural details continue to amaze us today. It was the most heavily sculpted Greek temple ever built, including a colossal statue of Athena, built by the greatest sculptor of his time. We will go through the story of this building and it’s transformation over time from an ancient treasury filled with gold and silver, to a beautifully decorated church and mosque.
Books!
The Parthenon - Mary Beard (Audiobook )
The Archaeology of Athens - John M. Camp
The Athenian Acropolis: History, Mythology, and Archaeology from the Neolithic Era to the Present
The Complete Greek Temples
Greek Art And Archaeology c. 2500 - BCE
The Acropolis: The New Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis: Through its Museum
Ancient Greek Architects at Work: Problems of Structure and Design
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