Parthenon
The Parthenon (Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, Parthenōn Greek: Παρθενώνας, Parthenónas) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.
RECORD HEIGHT
GENERAL INFORMATION
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| Location | Athens, Greece
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| Construction started | 447 BC
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HEIGHT
| Height | 13.72 m (45.0 ft)
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DIMENSIONS
| Other dimensions | Cella: 29.8 by 19.2 m (98 by 63 ft)
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
| Size | 69.5 by 30.9 m (228 by 101 ft)
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
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| Other designers | Phidias (sculptor)
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RENOVATING TEAM
OTHER INFORMATION
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