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The Architecture and Sculpture of the Parthenon

The Parthenon was built between 447BC and 438BC as a temple for the goddess Athena. Part of a broad building project, it was commissioned by Pericles and it replaced the Pre-Parthenon that was destroyed in...

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 I have been told that the damage from air pollution is actually worse than what was caused by the rigors of time and war wounds.73

Rebuilding the Parthenon in Athens

Check out Frommer's Travel Guides for a lot of good local travel information: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/athens/A6087.html I have been told that the damage from air pollution is actually worse...

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ELGIN MARBLES OF PARTHENON

The name as you saw its the historical name wired GREECE and LORD ELGIN.In continue my first hub in title THE MARBLES OF PARTHENON,i feel the responsibility to all mankind and all people loves ancient...

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Top 10 Tennessee Hot Spots - Affordable and Unique

Have you ever seen a choir sing Barbershop and step like a marching band? How about the World's Largest Fish Fry? It's all refreshing good fun in Tennessee...

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Parthenon is a temple of the Greek goddess Athena whom the people of Athens considered their protector - Greece http://photobucket.com/images/image%20of%20parthenon/76

Beautiful places around the world worthy of visit

Who wouldn’t want to travel? If you win in a lottery or somebody treats you for a vacation, choose places you want to go? C'mon list down the places you would like to visit. For my own sake, I listed the...

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The Acropolis in Athens Greece 63

Greece and the Pelopennese Peninsula

Just a couple weeks ago, I returned from visiting Greece!! I am so excited still, and feel so fortunate to have been able to go. We had a two fold purpose. I was going as a chaperone for the young...

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Greece Vacation

Going on vacation is always fun.From a tourists point of view, visiting a foreign country is exciting in many ways.There is a different culture than what you are used to at home, different customs and other...

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MARBLES OF PARTHENON

 This is not a HUB.This a protest.Parthenon of the Athens Acropolis,is well known to all world that is one of the best architecture achievement of all times.But in the years 1803-1812 the ambassador of the...

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Marmaro is on the coast near the top on the right.79

Travel to the Greek Island of Chios to Trace My Ancestors

Marmaro is on the coast near the top on the right.I remember sitting on my Grandfather's knee, listening to his stories about how he and two of his best friends had escaped from Marmaro - possibly Marmara --...

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The Parthenon!66

Greece: Mountains, Olive Groves and the Wine Dark Sea

After a sleepless flight, followed by an hour long passport check, I finally met up with my cousin Andy. The weather was lovely, and for the most part, we found the Athens Backpackers Hostel with no trouble....

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