Parthenon (Civ5)

The Parthenon
World wonder of the Classical Era
Introduced in Brave New World
Production cost	250
Culture	4
Technology	Drama and Poetry
Effect
Comes with one free Great Work.

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 "Earth proudly wears the Parthenon as the best gem upon her zone."
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Game info

Contains 1 slot for a Great Work of Art, which is already filled.

Historical info

The Parthenon (Greek: Παρθενών) is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the maiden goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron deity. Its construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered the culmination of the development of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy, western civilization and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. The Greek Ministry of Culture is currently carrying out a program of selective restoration and reconstruction to ensure the stability of the partially ruined structure.

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