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Built between 447-438 BCE
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Temple type: The Parthenon is an octastyle temple.
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Architects: designed by Iktinos and Kallikrates
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Materials: Constructed using pentelic marble, transported 16 kilometres to the site
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Architectural features: incorporates both Doric and Ionic elements. Notable feature: Four ionic columns in the western cella.
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Dedicated to Athena Parthenos—‘the virgin’–patron god of Athens
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To provide a Treasury for Delian League funds and other money.
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To honour the goddess Athena (Athena Parthenos)
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To beautify and glorify Athens
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Artistic achievements
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Mathematical/engineering achievements
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Celebrating Athenian democracy/government
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To provide a home for the new statue of Athena by Pheidias
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Created to celebrate Athenian Greatness.
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Honoured their excellence (acrete).