The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple that was constructed right after Greece won the Peloponnesian War (Way Back Machine, n.d.). It was built between the years 447 BC and 432 BC.
Perikle, a Athenian politician at the time decided to construct the Parthenon to represent Greece’s power and influence. The temple was rumored to be built for the goddess Athena (Ancient
Greece, n.d.). The temple is of the Doric order, a style …show more content…
The East and West side of the building each have a pedimental sculpture (Way Back Machine, n.d.).
The Parthenon was build as a temple to hold a statue of Athena. Purposes for the temple are unknown, but it is now a popular tourist attraction.
The Pantheon in Rome, was built in a style similar to the Parthenon. It was built around 118 AD to 126 AD It was also built as a temple. Unlike the Parthenon, which is rectangular shaped, the
Pantheon main structure is circular, there is a porch that comes off of the circle. The porch is supported by columns similar to those on the Parthenon. The structure of the Pantheon is in much better shape than the Parthenon because it has been in continuous use since its construction. It now functions as a Catholic church (Great Buildings, n.d.).
These two cultures value symmetry, clean lines, and luxurious buildings. These two buildings are all three of these things. The original function of each building is not entirely known, but today they are both popular tourist attractions and ancient artifacts.The Parthenon has faced some damage, so it not longer functions as a temple. The Pantheon is now a church, which