The Mystery of the Parthenon
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Cast & Crew
Anna Cox
Alan Lequire
Ian Jenkins
Jim Coulton
Jeffrey Hurwitt
Amy Finegan
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Synopsis
Dominating the skyline of Athens is the ancient Acropolis -- once the center of Greek civilization. At the heart of the Acropolis was the Temple of the Parthenon. Built in the 5th century BC, it represents the pinnacle of Greek temple building practices and established the Athenians as masters of architectural design. But how did the ancient Greeks construct it? The program explores the building techniques and methods of ancient Greeks, from the quarrying of huge blocks of marble in the mountains surrounding Athens, to the intricate carving of the magnificent sculptures which adorned the Parthenon. The world's leading experts talk about the design of the temple and reveal the purpose behind its construction. The program also reveals evidence of a colossal sculpture that once stood at the center of the Parthenon and explores how it may have determined the design of the entire building.
