The Parthenon, a mid-5th-century temple atop the hill of the Acropolis, is dedicated to Athena, the Greek deity of wisdom and the patron goddess of Athens. Despite enduring damage, that masterpiece ...

The reconstructions show that the Parthenon’s internal appearance was constructed to provoke maximum awe—and even fear. Juan de Lara By combining archaeology and technology, a researcher has shed ...

In its bid to claim the mantle as the Athens of the South, the city of Nashville constructed a life-size replica of the Parthenon for Tennessee’s centennial celebrations in 1897. Its architects ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Sculptor Alan LeQuire's work has been on display around Nashville for more than three decades — from installing "Athena" at the Parthenon 35 years ago, to his "Musica," which ...

Temples are hallowed ground, sheltering a community’s most coveted religious or cultural artifacts. Ancient Greece cultivated its Athenian Acropolis — the hilltop complex that includes the ancient ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Katie Petrole knows her ancient history. But seven years ago the museum professional knew nothing about the world’s only exact replica of the Parthenon that’s holding court ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn't last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years. Greek residents and visitors in recent weeks ...