The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, located on the Acropolis of Athens. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order. The Parthenon is the most significant surviving building of Ancient Greece, and is widely regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greek civilization and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. The Parthenon was built between 447 and 438 BC, during the rule of the Athenian statesman Pericles. The temple is a peripteral octastyle, with eight columns at the short sides and seventeen columns along the long sides. The Parthenon has a rectangular floor plan, with two porches and a cella, or inner chamber. The Parthenon is decorated with a series of sculptures depicting scenes from Greek mythology. The Parthenon is the most famous example of the Doric order in Greek architecture. The Parthenon has been the subject of numerous scholarly and archaeological studies. The Parthenon has been the focus of numerous controversies, most notably the Elgin Marbles. The Parthenon continues to be a major tourist attraction in Athens, drawing millions of visitors each year.
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