Parthenon
noun
Par·the·non
ˈpär-thə-ˌnän 
: a Doric temple of Athena built on the acropolis at Athens in the fifth century b.c.
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How much is a Parthenon replica that’s laden with thousands of old books worth?
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
With the Parthenon sculptures, which are in the next room, there's obviously been a lot of debate about whether they were taken with permission, how far the permission extended.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
Green Parks, Gardens and Wildlife One of Nashville's premiere urban spaces, Centennial Park features 132-acres, including the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of Athenian model (built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition) and doubling as an art museum.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
This immersive approach offers a fresh perspective on sites, allowing users to interactively connect with history, such as seeing what archeologists believe the Parthenon looked like 2,500 years ago.
—Nick Cherukuri, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
With the Parthenon sculptures, which are in the next room, there's obviously been a lot of debate about whether they were taken with permission, how far the permission extended.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
Green Parks, Gardens and Wildlife One of Nashville's premiere urban spaces, Centennial Park features 132-acres, including the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of Athenian model (built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition) and doubling as an art museum.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
This immersive approach offers a fresh perspective on sites, allowing users to interactively connect with history, such as seeing what archeologists believe the Parthenon looked like 2,500 years ago.
—Nick Cherukuri, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Parthenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parthenon. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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