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Secrets of the Parthenon: How did the ancient Athenians build this near-flawless icon of Greece's golden age?
A Glorious Temple

A Glorious Temple
Take a trip back to the fifth century B.C. with art historian Jeffrey Hurwit.

Restoring the Ruin

Restoring the Ruin
See how architects, historians, and skilled masons are painstakingly reassembling the Parthenon.

Scenes From a Quarry

Scenes From a Quarry
Detailed line drawings reveal the tools and techniques of ancient Greek craftsmen.

The Parthenon's Many Lives

The Parthenon's
Many Lives

Trace the building's various incarnations as a temple, church, mosque, and even an army barracks.

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