Post by katesmith on Nov 28, 2005 19:34:18 GMT 10
Date: 447-432 BC
Location: Acropolis, Athens
Architect: Iktinus & Kallicrates
Supervising Sculptor: Phidias
Patrons: Pericles and the People of Athens
The Pathenon was built in honor of goddess Athena. Athena is the goddess of wisdom. There was a forty foot high gold and ivory statue of Athena erected inside The Pathenon.
The Pathenon was built on top of the Acropolis. The Pathenon was built inside the city, but unfortunately the roof of the Pathenon fell in and it was destroyed leaving only the outside walls.
The Pathenon had decorations on the poles that supported the roof. When the roof fell in the statue of Athena was moved to the Athens museum.
Location: Acropolis, Athens
Architect: Iktinus & Kallicrates
Supervising Sculptor: Phidias
Patrons: Pericles and the People of Athens
The Pathenon was built in honor of goddess Athena. Athena is the goddess of wisdom. There was a forty foot high gold and ivory statue of Athena erected inside The Pathenon.
The Pathenon was built on top of the Acropolis. The Pathenon was built inside the city, but unfortunately the roof of the Pathenon fell in and it was destroyed leaving only the outside walls.
The Pathenon had decorations on the poles that supported the roof. When the roof fell in the statue of Athena was moved to the Athens museum.
