Parthenon

The word Pantheon” comes from Greek and means “Temple of all Gods”. It refers to a famous building in Rome that was initially constructed between 27 BCE and 25 BCE to honor the ancient Gods of the seven planets. However, after the 7th century, it became known as a Christian Church. On the other hand,…

Wow, today is a beautiful day to explore the marketplaces in the agora. I enjoy strolling by the Parthenon, as it represents the pinnacle of Greek architecture. This majestic structure encapsulates our rich history and our mastery in architectural design. During this time period, the Greeks likely had various thoughts running through their minds. However,…

The Parthenon is widely considered to be the apotheosis of classical architecture, regarded as an enduring symbol of Greek culture, Athenian democracy and Western civilization as a whole. It is constructed in the traditional Doric order of temple design, representing logic, morality, restraint and control. The temple has a simple structure, defined by its simple,…

The Pyramids vs. The Parthenon Ancient civilizations were capable of producing awe inspiring architectural feats. This holds true with the Egyptians and Romans. The Egyptian Pyramids and the Greek Parthenon are architectural marvels today even though they were built over a thousand years ago. These impressive structures were built over many decades with little tools….

Both the Pantheon and the Parthenon, regarded as highly influential and advanced designs in their respective periods, have been objects of study for thousands of years. Despite their distinct cultural backgrounds and time periods, these two structures share similarities as well as differences. The architectural designs of both buildings have been replicated and modified in…