parthenon

Another exelent example of greek architechture is the Parthenon, created about 448- 432 BC.

this is one of the best known buildings of the classical period. Located atop the acropolis in athens, this doric style temple was built and dedicated to the athinians patron goddess, Athena Parthanos. All in all  there are 70 thousand pieces, and even though it might seem to be perfectly straight, there are actually no straight lines. The stylabite is bowed and columns are wider near the bottom. each column is 33 ft tall and the main structure is 101 ft wide and 228 ft long. This is an extreemly advanced version of a post and lintel construction.  there was once a 40 ft statue of athena covered in gold inside. there is a recreation of the parthenon in nashville, TN. This detailed all greek ideals. During the peloponnesian war, where the greeks fought against sparta , the statue of athena had to be stripped of its gold to fund all the costs of the greek army.