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Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown

Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown

1-157-291 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. The great temple of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, begun in c445 BC. It was built at the initiative of Pericles, under the supervision of Phidias, and housed the colossal lost statue of Athena by Phidias.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Perikles: Greek: Statesman, politician, general
  2. Phidias: Greek: Architect, sculptor, painter
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

World Europe Greece Periféreia Protevoúsis Athens

  1. 37 59 00 N , 023 44 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Religion & Belief Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3942x2679
File Size : 30,940kb

Aliases

  1. 001638
  1. 001638
  1. 0390004082
  1. 1-157-291
  1. 1157291
  1. 4082
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