[Public BRICKstory] Parthenon (Architecture) - Reconstruction 5th Century BC

A presumable reconstruction of the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis in the 5th century BC, the peak of Athenian power.

Built between 447-438 BC (decoration extended until 432) and dedicated to Athene, also Pallas Athene and/or Athene Parthenos, as thanks to the goddess for the Hellenic victory over the Persian Invaders.

The Parthenon was commissioned by the Athenian politician Pericles as a part of a wider building program on the Acropolis to resemble the power and ambitions of Athens within the Delian League and Greece as a whole.

It is considered the most important surviving building of Classical Greece and as the zenith of the Doric order. The Parthenon was further richly ornate with highly detailed Metopes and Pediments as well as the famous Frieze.

The focal point of the temple was the chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of Athena Parthenos (the maiden/virgin) sculpted by Phidias - one of the greatest artist at this time, also known for his statue of Zeus in Olympia, one of the seven world wonder.

In her right hand she is holding a statue of Nike (goddess of victory) and at her feet lies the Aegis, in between a serpent (a symbol for Erichthonius). The statue of Athena was about 12m tall and was partially covered in 44 talents of gold (around 1.100kg) - a good part of the treasury of Athens.

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Taken on: May 22, 2021

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