2006-09-26 15:34:33 · 5 answers · asked by CARLA T 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It was built to replace two earlier temples of Athena on the Acropolis. One of these, of which almost no trace remains today, stood south of the Parthenon (between the Parthenon and the Erechtheum). The other, which was still being built at the time of the Persian sack in 480, was on the same spot as the Parthenon. We know the names of the architects (Iktinos and Kallikrates) and also of the sculptor (Pheidias) who made the massive chryselephantine cult statue of the goddess.
2006-09-26 15:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by laney45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some believe it was indeed a "temple" meaning a place to show respect to Athena. Other archaeologists believe it was both a "temple" and a vault. Apparently there was a rather large gold statue of the goddess inside. The room which held the statue had only a couple access routes in or out.
2006-09-26 23:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ancient Greeks built beautiful structures to honor their gods
2006-09-26 22:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Parthenon was a temple of Athena and is the enduring symbol of Ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy. it is one of the world's greatest cultural monument. it was used a treasury ans was later converted into a church.
2006-09-26 22:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by khaLehLa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to honor the goddess Athena, i'm pretty sure. i just learned this today in AP world history.
2006-09-26 22:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by babybone1991 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋