The temple known as the Parthenon (Greek for "Virgin’s Place") has stood for nearly 2,500 years at the top of the Acropolis, a fortified hill about 100 metres (about 328 feet) above Athens. In addition to the Parthenon, the Acropolis encompasses a remarkable collection of ancient Greek monuments, including the Erechtheum, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and others. Constructed between 447 and 432 BC, the Parthenon is a temple to the goddess Athena Polias. It was originally painted in vivid reds and blues, but the marble pillars gradually lost their paint and faded to white.

The Parthenon is an ancient temple built on the Acropolis, a flat-topped hill overlooking the city of Athens. Erected by the Greeks between 447 and 432 BC, the temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena. It is constructed entirely of white marble that was transported 18 kilometres (11 miles) from Mount Pendéli. The Parthenon is considered to be one of the most perfectly proportioned examples of ancient Greek architecture.