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