The Parthenon was far more than a temple. It was Athens’ ultimate power move, which combined religion, politics, and economic ...
While the ruins of the Parthenon appear plain white to the naked eye, a new app called “Chronos” from Greece’s Culture Ministry allows tourists to see the ancient Greek site with bright colors. And, ...
ATHENS, Greece — Walking along the broad pedestrian street that runs along the base of Athens’ famed Acropolis Hill, visitors can now enjoy something not seen in decades: an unobstructed, ...
A smattering of ancient 6 th century B.C. Greek graffiti reveals that a different temple likely existed where the Parthenon now sits. Clues from drawings made by a shepherd show there was likely a ...
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 ...
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 Greek goddess Athena. When 77-year-old ...
Trinity College Dublin provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British ...
APTOPIX Greece Parthenon Scaffolding Removed Tourist rest at Pnyx as the 5th century B.C. Parthenon temple stands free of scaffolding on the Acropolis hill in Athens, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, after the ...