Chapter 1
The sacred rock and its early myths
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Chapter 2
The golden age of Pericles
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Chapter 3
Reinvented through the ages
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Chapter 4
Preserving the ancient stones
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Acropolis of Athens
Ch 2 · The golden age of Pericles
Fun Fact
The Parthenon's golden ratio: Architects believe the Parthenon's proportions closely match the Golden Ratio, a mathematical ratio found in nature that humans find visually perfect.
Glossary
acropolis (noun)
A citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill. Pericles reconstructed the Athenian site in the fifth century BCE, commissioning the iconic Parthenon.
A citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill. Pericles reconstructed the Athenian site in the fifth century BCE, commissioning the iconic Parthenon.
Quiz
Which Athenian statesman championed the rebuilding of the Acropolis in the 5th century BCE?
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What is the name of the monumental gateway that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis?
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What is the architectural term for the slight swelling of columns used on the Parthenon?