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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Acropolis of Athens, in Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the Athenians considered their protector. It is the most important surviving building of classical Greece, generally considered the pinnacle of the Doric order. His decorative sculptures are considered one of the pinnacle of Greek art. The Parthenon is considered a permanent symbol of ancient Greece, democracy and Western civilization and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. The Parthenon, which the Athenians dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the protector of their city, is the most magnificent creation of the Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the best monument on the Acropolis, both in terms of conception and execution. The Parthenon is a double peripteral Doric temple with several unique and innovative architectural features. The temple itself is divided into pronaos, cella and opisthodomos, with a separate room in the west and here you can see:
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