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Parthenon Built From League Money Using Glowing Marble
- The Parthenon was built as part of Pericles' building program funded largely by the Delian League treasury moved to Athens.
- Construction used Pentelic marble for its pure, slightly translucent white that made the temple visually 'glow'.
Scholar's Walk To The Pentelic Quarry
- Dr Maeve McHugh visited Mount Penteli's quarry and saw tool marks where Pentelic marble blocks were extracted.
- The marble's translucency makes sunlight pass through, creating a glowing effect on the completed temple.
Doric Exterior Meets Ionic Interior Narrative
- The Parthenon blends Doric and Ionic orders: Doric exterior columns and metopes, with an internal Ionic continuous frieze.
- This mix signalled respect for tradition while adopting contemporary Ionic narrative style.