Constructed entirely of white marble in less than nine years, the Parthenon is widely regarded as the epitome of ancient Greek architecture.
The Athenian Acropolis is home to one of the most famous buildings in the world: the Parthenon.
Created by a team at USC, this computer-generated animation reunites the Parthenon with its many treasures now housed at the British Museum and elsewhere.
The debate over the Parthenon Marbles has been going on for two centuries and seems to be coming to a head.
"Considering all the abuse it has taken over the two and a half millennia since it was built, it is remarkable that the Parthenon is still standing. Now a Greek-led team is working hard to ensure it does for centuries to come."
From the humanities department of Reed College in Portland, Oregon, these class notes are a must visit for those writing school reports.
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