Dorian Architecture - Doric Column

History of The Parthenon

Built during the peak of the ancient Greek Empire, the Parthenon serves as one of the most significant monuments in Greece and one of the most renowned architectural masterpieces in the world. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos, the temple dominates the Acropolis hill at Athens and is deemed the Doric … Read more

The Temple of Hephaestus

Constructed two years before the renowned Parthenon, the Temple of Hephaestus is a Doric temple, the best and most beautifully preserved structure Greek structure in the world. It was dedicated to the ancient god of fire Hephaestus and the patron of arts and pottery Athena. Pericles, an Athenian politician, sponsored the project, … Read more