10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Parthenon

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• Parthenon was built in the 5th century BC in Athens, Ancient Greece, as a temple for Dewi Athens, the protector of the city of Athens.
• Parthenon is one example of the best classic architecture from ancient Greece and is still one of the most famous buildings in the world today.
• This building was built by a famous architect, Phidias, using a beautiful Greek marble and decorated with the statues of Dewi Athena, Greek gods, and Greek mythological figures.
• For several centuries, Parthenon was used as a Pagan Temple, then changed into a Christian Church and then became a mosque after the Ottoman conquest.
• In the 19th century, most of the structures and statues in the parthenon were damaged or stolen by foreign invaders and rescue and restoration were carried out on the building.
• Parthenon has a very symmetrical and proportional shape, and its architecture has become an inspiration for many buildings around the world.
• Some original statues from Parthenon, including horse statues from Frise, are now stored in the British Museum in London, England.
• Parthenon is also a symbol of national pride for modern Greeks and is a popular tourist spot in Athens.
• In 1987, Parthenon was designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Although the Parthenon is damaged and taken for centuries, this building remains an example of an extraordinary classical architecture and remains an important icon of Greek history and culture.