Where is the Parthenon?
Near Athens, Greece, the Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess of protection Athena, later becoming a Christian church, and then an Islamic mosque. Its construction ran from 447 BC to 438 BC (decor continued until 432 BC).
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The Parthenon at Acropolis is a temple of Athena the Virgin (Athena Parthenos), built between 447 and 338. It's in Athens, Greece.
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The Parthenon is in Athens, Greece, and was built as a tribute to the Greek goddess Athena. Thanks for ChaChaing!
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The Parthenon stands proudly as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville's premier urban park. A Tennessee landmark.
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