Athena Parthenos, National Museum, Athens

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A detail of 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 Cartwright
Mark is a full-time writer, 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). Athena Parthenos, National Museum, Athens. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3376/athena-parthenos-national-museum-athens/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Athena Parthenos, National Museum, Athens." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 21, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3376/athena-parthenos-national-museum-athens/.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Athena Parthenos, National Museum, Athens." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Dec 2014. Web. 03 Dec 2024.

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