Greek architecture
Articles tagged Greek architecture.
Parthenon: How Athens Built Its Perfect Temple
Built in 447 BCE as Athens’ crowning glory, the Parthenon survived 2,000 years intact until a single cannonball changed everything in 1687.
Temple of Hephaestus: How It Still Stands After 2,400 Years
The Temple of Hephaestus stands nearly intact after 2,400 years. What protected this Doric masterpiece when the Parthenon fell to ruins?
The Parthenon Was Not White: Ancient Athens in Color
The Parthenon was not plain white marble in antiquity. Traces of pigment reveal a brightly colored temple at the center of ancient Athens.
Parthenon: How Athens Built Its Perfect Temple
Built in 447 BCE as Athens’ crowning glory, the Parthenon survived 2,000 years intact until a single cannonball changed everything in 1687.
Temple of Hephaestus: How It Still Stands After 2,400 Years
The Temple of Hephaestus stands nearly intact after 2,400 years. What protected this Doric masterpiece when the Parthenon fell to ruins?
The Parthenon Was Not White: Ancient Athens in Color
The Parthenon was not plain white marble in antiquity. Traces of pigment reveal a brightly colored temple at the center of ancient...