It was larger and more opulent than any temple that had been constructed on the Greek ... about the Athena Parthenos, however, is that this glorious expression of Athens' patron goddess stood ...

The small marble temple on the rock’s southwest corner dedicated to Athena Nike (Victorious Athena ... along with the base of the cult statue of the goddess also found in 1936, and a tower ...

and Athena her epithet, from a temple room where young girls wove sacred textiles used in the worship of the goddess. (The word parthenon in its Greek form means "of the virgins.") A similar cult ...

The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

While only 15 of the original 104 columns of the temple are still standing, this landmark is one of the most common associated with Athens and worth a look and a few photos. Visitors to the Temple ...

Nike was the Greek goddess of victory and an attendant of Zeus. While not among the 12 Olympian gods, she is described as a ...

A Greek coin showing Pegasus and the goddess, Athena ... The most famous temple in Greece was the Parthenon in Athens. Inside stood a giant statue of Athena, the patron goddess of the city.

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

One of central Athens' best preserved ruins is the Temple of Hephaestus. Nestled within Ancient Agora, this site was built between 460 and 420 B.C. and once served as a Christian church.

At the Acropolis of Athens, an example of ancient Greek graffiti may lead to ... built in the 5th century B.C. for the goddess of Athena. The lost temple in the ancient citadel may have been ...