Parthenon
noun
Par·the·non
ˈpär-thə-ˌnän 
: a Doric temple of Athena built on the acropolis at Athens in the fifth century b.c.
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Last Friday, the Mexican Consul General's office held its annual Mexican Independence Day event at the Parthenon in West Nashville.
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David Plazas, The Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2024
Perhaps the most famous example of Pentelic marble is the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Discussions between Greece and the British Museum about the fate of the Parthenon Marbles are gaining momentum, with Greek officials optimistic about the potential for an agreement in 2025, according to a report by the Finanial Times this week.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Bain and Parthenon did not respond to requests for comment.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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David Plazas, The Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2024
Perhaps the most famous example of Pentelic marble is the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Discussions between Greece and the British Museum about the fate of the Parthenon Marbles are gaining momentum, with Greek officials optimistic about the potential for an agreement in 2025, according to a report by the Finanial Times this week.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Bain and Parthenon did not respond to requests for comment.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Parthenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parthenon. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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