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Parthenon

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Parthenon is a famous ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis in Athens. It was built in the 5th century BCE and is considered one of the finest examples of classical Greek architecture.