Human civilization has been evolving for centuries through the use of new inventions and discoveries. With technology having only been around for a few decades, most of the information known about the past is from documents and structures around the world. The importance of keeping these artifacts in their original condition is stressed by author of “The Lovely Stones” Christopher Hitchens. Throughout his article on the importance of preserving buildings, he focuses on the Parthenon, a historic greek temple. His persuades his audience about the need to bring the Parthenon back together by emphasizing the perfection of the building, comparing the situation, and providing evidence that others are seeking to help as well.
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