The Parthenon is a famous temple. If attacked, the people could take shelter in the Parthenon, which was built high above the city of Athens on the acropolis.
The Parthenon in Ancient Athens
The Parthenon is a famous temple, built by Pericles around 2,400 years ago! It was the most lavish temple the ancient Greeks had ever seen, and emphasized the power of Athens. It was dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, who, the Athenians believed, watched over of Athens.
Ancient Greek architecture has inspired many artists and many buildings throughout time. Greek architecture is one of the many gifts the world received from the ancient Greeks.
The Parthenon (about 2 minutes, cartoon video for kids)
Building the Parthenon (animated, Ted-Ed)
Temple diagram - Name the architecture (game)
Greek Columns - Play the columns games (not flash)
The Competition: Athena & Poseidon and the city of Athens
Greek Gods and Mystical Beings
Explore Ancient Greece
For Kids: Overview
Early Greece: Minoans, Mycenaeans, Dorians
Rise of Greek City-States
- On Land: Greek Warriors
- At Sea: Greek Ships
- Trojan War
- Persian Wars
- The Delian League
- Peloponnesian War
- Alexander the Great
- The League of Corinth
Investigate Real Life Artifacts
For Kids: Art, Culture, Government
For Kids: Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek Myths for Kids, retold by Lin Donn
- Zeus, Hera, and Little Io
- The Competition, Athena and Poseidon
- Theseus, the Minotaur, and the Maze
- Dionysus and Ariadne
- Icarus and Daedalus, Wings
- The 12 Labors of Hercules
- Demeter and Persephone, Reason for the Seasons
- Apollo's Oracle at Delphi
- Perseus, Andromeda, and the sea god, Poseidon
- King Midas and the Donkey Ears
- And Many More
Ancient Greek Gods & Goddesses
For Kids: Ancient Greek Daily Life
For Kids: People
For Kids: Interactive Quizzes
Alexander the Great &
Gifts from the Greeks
For Teachers
For Kids and Teachers: Other Ancient Civilizations
See Also: Early Humans for Kids and Teachers