It's the most famous building from Ancient Greece for a reason. It's just so striking how big it is. I'm not saying the NBA could put a franchise in there, but it's still bigger than most of the buildings in our daily lives. It raises the question, "How did they do it?"
This was built between 447 and 438 BC, and was something of a victory lap for Athens. They were fresh off a military win over the invaders from Persian, and needed a way to thank the gods. It has become a symbol of democracy as well as of Greece at that time and place.
As you can imagine, most people now won't be visiting when there is no scaffolding in place. That's essentially a full-time job. When one section is done, the next needs repair. And so on. But it's still a thrill to see it in person, and we can only hope many more people will have that feeling in years to come.
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