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A marble copy of the Athena Parthenos which stood in the Parthenon. Also known as the Varvakeion Athena, it is the best preserved such copy. 3rd century CE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2014, December 21). The Varvakeion Athena. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3375/the-varvakeion-athena/
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Varvakeion Athena." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 21, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3375/the-varvakeion-athena/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Varvakeion Athena." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Dec 2014. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
