Парфенон / The Parthenon: Текст

At the top of the hill is the building, which since the 17th century serves as the epitome of artistry in the western architecture.

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This construction is exactly what has made Greek architecture the most perfect specimen of the ancient Europe art.

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In the past this building served as the inspiration for the masters of architecture and town-planning.

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Many people believed that this is where to be found the origins of modern architecture, evoked in people the inspiration of the gods.

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Many of the famous artists and architects came here to see the building.

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Parthenon was built around 430 BC by Pericles, the ruler of Athenes.

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The giant statue of the goddess Athena, patroness of the city, was located here.

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This place fell into desolation in the period of (during the) decadence of the Ancient Greece.

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The building itself was seriously damages in the 17th century during the Venitian crusade (campaign).

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But even in ruins this building is able to inspire any architect.

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The building of Parthenon is built of marble, covered with carving and bas-reliefs.

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Simple shapes combined with an amazing grace.

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There's no arches, artificial niches and domes.

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In its simplicity, the Parthenon can compete only with megaliths of Stonehenge.

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Its architecture even seem to be a bit poor.

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Why did I choose this place? The question (point) is in the deep hidden (secret) meaning of the building.

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It serves as the living picture of the faded civilization's bygone greatness.

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Its beauty has inspired many concepts of heroism and tragedy of illusions, defeated by the time.

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There is nothing surprising in the fact that the poet - romantic Byron loved this place.

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But times are changing.

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Today, the Parthenon looks more like a building site.

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We are now by the main entrance to the Parthenon, through which in ancient times people came to pay homage to the patroness of the city, to the goddess Athena.

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It is almost imposible to imagine how it was: now there are building works in full swing.

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Where a large statue of the goddess Athena was , now is the construction crane.

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Reconstruction of the temple continues 25 years, excluding restoration works since the middle twenties.

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And it is possible that they will take a lot of time.

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It must be noted that soon the building itself, and the entire surrounding area will be a mix of the old and the new.

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New marble is mined in the same quarry, but it looks quite different.

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How will it look like? What if a mix of styles will appear and the building will lose its beauty? It seems that nobody here does not share my fears.

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I'm afraid that the restoration works would destroy the formed impression of this building.

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Buildings such as the Parthenon, with the highest architectural value to all humanity, must be maintained for future generations.

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But the architects of thsi project intended to do something greater.

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It seems to me that the Parthenon is part of the policy.

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They want to make a symbol of the new revival Greece from it.

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And it cannot but confuse and suggest sad ideas to people (disturb the peace of mind).

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