Digital reconstruction

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Coloured reconstruction of the Parthenon’s pediment, based on historical drawings.

The Parthenon Was Not White: Ancient Athens in Color

Aug 10, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

The Parthenon was not plain white marble in antiquity. Traces of pigment reveal a brightly colored temple at the center of ancient Athens.

Coloured reconstruction of the Parthenon’s pediment, based on historical drawings.

The Parthenon Was Not White: Ancient Athens in Color

Aug 10, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

The Parthenon was not plain white marble in antiquity. Traces of pigment reveal a brightly colored temple at the center of ancient...

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