3dRose Parthenon, Ancient Architecture, Acropolis, Athens, Greece - EU12 PRI0107 - Prisma - Key Chains, 2.25 x 4.5 inches, set of 2 (kc_81845_1)

in the year 480 bc the acropolis lay in ruins after their defeat in the battle of marathon in 490 bc the persians came back with a vengeance and destroyed the acropolis from these ruins would rise the greatest temple in the greek world built almost 2 500 years ago its advanced architectural details continue to amaze us today it was the most heavily sculpted ancient greek temple ever built filled with treasures of gold and silver and held a colossal statue of athena made by the greatest sculptor of his time from the acropolis in athens join us as we explore the one and only parthenon construction of the parthenon began in 447 bc during what would be known as the golden age of athens it took just 15 years to build with most of the building being done by 438 bc and more sculptural decoration added until 432 at the time of the building of the parthenon the most celebrated temple of its time