7 Ancient Architecture Monuments Open a Fascinating Window to the Past
The secrets behind the monuments of architecture take us on a journey to the past and reveal a lot about a civilization; “how people lived, the spaces they inhabited and their daily lives.”
Historians, architects and travellers alike marvel at these remnants of time past, but it?s often hard to get a sense of what these spectacular buildings would have looked like at their peak. We decided to step back in time and recreate some of our favorite ancient ruins in their original locations.
7 Ancient Architecture Monuments Open a Fascinating Window to the Past
The Parthenon Athens, Greece / 432 BC
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The Parthenon is one of the monumental symbols of architecture. Built in the 15 year period between 447-432 B.C., this ancient Greek temple was designed as a replacement for a temple destroyed by the Persians in 480 B.C. . Made of Pentelic marble, it was designed by the architect Iktinos to hold the monumental gold and ivory statue of Athena designed by the sculptor-architect Pheidias.
Luxor Temple Luxor, Egypt / 1380 BC
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Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390?1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279?1213 BC), this temple is a strikingly graceful piece of architecture in the heart of the modern town. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, its main function was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the sta...
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