Parthenon vs. Acropolis — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Parthenon and Acropolis
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Parthenon
The Parthenon (; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, Parthenṓn, [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, Parthenónas, [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power.
Acropolis
An acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill with precipitous sides, mainly chosen for purposes of defense. Most commonly known is the Acropolis of Athens, yet every Greek city had an acropolis of their own.
Parthenon
A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis at Athens between 447 and 432 BC and considered one of the finest examples of Doric architecture.
Acropolis
The fortified height or citadel of an ancient Greek city.
Parthenon
A celebrated marble temple of Athena, on the Acropolis at Athens. It was of the pure Doric order, and has had an important influence on art.
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Acropolis
A raised area holding a building or cluster of buildings, especially in a pre-Columbian city.
Parthenon
The main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture
Acropolis
A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.
Acropolis
The upper part, or the citadel, of a Grecian city; especially, the citadel of Athens.
Acropolis
The citadel in ancient Greek towns
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