The Parthenon | History | Acropolis of Athens | Greece | 4K

The Parthenon is the most famous monument in the Greek world. Built almost 2500 years ago, it’s advanced architectural details continue to amaze us today. It was the most heavily sculpted Greek temple ever built, including a colossal statue of Athena, built by the greatest sculptor of his time. We will go through the story of this building and it’s transformation over time from an ancient treasury filled with gold and silver, to a beautifully decorated church and mosque. Books! The Parthenon - Mary Beard (Audiobook ) The Archaeology of Athens - John M. Camp The Athenian Acropolis: History, Mythology, and Archaeology from the Neolithic Era to the Present The Complete Greek Temples Greek Art And Archaeology c. 2500 - BCE The Acropolis: The New Acropolis Museum The Acropolis: Through its Museum Ancient Greek Architects at Work: Problems of Structure and Design FTC Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Should you sign up for a program or make a purchase using the links provided, there is no cost to you when using these links. Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational and general informational purposes only. It is not considered a substitute for professional advice or further research. Any action, or inaction, taken by you based on the information contained in this video is at your own risk. Images: Durutomo / CC BY-SA Ken Russell Salvador / CC BY 2.0 Sharon Mollerus / CC 2.0 James Stuart Paul Hudson from United Kingdom / CC 2.0 John Pentland Mahaffy AH Smith, British Museum Karta24 / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sidney Barclay Scottish National Gallery Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0 Ad Meskens / CC SA 4.0 Benjamín Núñez González / CC BY-SA 4.0 Rowanwindwhistler / CC BY-SA 3.0 Nefasdicere / CC BY-SA 3.0 Schaff, Philip Aimé Millet British Museum Benjamín Núñez González / CC BY-SA Angela Monika Arnold, Berlin / CC BY 3.0 Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema Magistermercator / CC BY-SA Metropolitan Museum of Art VarianInternet Archive Book Images Vislupus / CC BY-SA Dean Dixon, Alan LeQuire Nicolas de Fer Adolf Michaelis Francesco Fanelli Vasily Polenov Léon de Laborde Lapost / CC BY-SA () Another Believer / CC BY-SA () Paul Hudson from United Kingdom / CC BY 2.0 ho visto nina volare / CC BY-SA