The Parthenon is a temple located at the Acropolis in Athens, the capital of Greece. It is a historic temple that is dedicated to the Greek Goddess Athena whose structure is a prime example of classical Greek art.
It is considered as a symbol of Ancient Greek democracy and Western civilization. The Parthenon was built in the 5th century as a result of the victory over the Persian invaders during the Greco-Persian wars.
The Parthenon is located in Acropolis, Athens. Acropolis is the ancient citadel which housed several architectures of significance.
The Parthenon served as a treasury of Acropolis until the 6th century where it was converted into a Christian church until the 15th century. In the 15th century, it was converted into a mosque as a result of the Ottoman Rule in 1460.