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5 Surprising Facts About the Parthenon Marbles (Including the Existence of a Near-Perfect Replica in Nashville)

It’s hard not to be awestruck standing in front of the Parthenon marbles. The collection of sculptures adorned the famous archeological site, which was originally built as a temple to Athena in ...
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Athens’ Parthenon, then and now: Walking the Acropolis in my father’s footsteps

It’s an old, ¾-of-a-century-old photo (actually a 35mm slide) of a 20-year-old sailor. Clad in service dress whites, he stands at parade rest on a rocky ledge. His feet firmly planted, hands at the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Man Brought His Father’s ‘Piece of the Parthenon’ to Greek Officials. They Said It Was From an Even Older Temple in the Acropolis of Athens

Key concepts: What is the Parthenon? One of Greece's most famous structures, this temple sits on the hill of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built between 447 and 438 B.C.E., and dedicated to the ...

Britain’s New Prime Minister Once Backed the Return of the Parthenon Marbles

Secret talks over the contested sculptures have reportedly taken place between the Greek government and the British Museum ...
Tennessean

Just Askin': Why does Nashville have a Parthenon?

Nashfamous: The Parthenon in Centennial Park is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the former temple in Athens, Greece. The state of Tennessee celebrated its 100th birthday by building ...
Newsday

The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here's a look at its restoration

ATHENS, Greece — It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn't last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years. Greek residents and visitors in recent weeks ...
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Greece restored part of the Parthenon's western facade, revealing its original shape not seen in centuries

The Parthenon got a glow-up. Preservationists added marble slabs to the western pediment of the iconic temple, restoring a key portion of the landmark, reports Euronews. Built to honor the goddess ...
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Greece’s Parthenon Sheds Its Scaffolding for the First Time in 20 Years

Last month, authorities removed the scaffolding covering the western facade of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Since then, lucky pilgrims to this legendary 5th-century B.C.E. temple—which accepts ...
PBS

The Parthenon's Many Lives

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...
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The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here's a look at its restoration

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn't last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for ...