This cross section shows how the Parthenon would have looked in antiquity identifies where the friezes (1), metopes (2), and pediments (3) seen in the following photos would have been located.

The proposal to create high-quality replicas could serve as a compromise, allowing the British Museum to retain a display ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

Tests during laser cleaning of the Parthenon in the mid-2000s revealed shades of blue, red, and green. The pediment statues on the Parthenon, showing the birth of Athena and her battle with ...

the Parthenon still affords views of ancient sculptures, particularly on the east pediment. Make sure to visit the olive tree that Athena planted to compete with Poseidon. READ ON THE FOX NEWS APP ...