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title: Plan of the Parthenon
author: S. R. Koehler
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/944/plan-of-the-parthenon/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Plan of the Parthenon
_Authored by S. R. Koehler_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/944.jpg)
## Image Caption
A drawing illustrating the floor plan of the [Parthenon](https://www.worldhistory.org/parthenon/) (447-438 BCE). The number of Doric columns in the outer colonnade (8x17) was unusual for a [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) [temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) (6x13). The cella contained the 12m high cult statue of [Athena](https://www.worldhistory.org/athena/) and the rear smaller chamber was used as the treasury of the [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) of [Athens](https://www.worldhistory.org/Athens/).
## Cite This Work
### APA
Koehler, S. R. (2012, October 25). Plan of the Parthenon. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Koehler, S. R.. "Plan of the Parthenon." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 25, 2012. .
### MLA
Koehler, S. R.. "Plan of the Parthenon." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Oct 2012, .
## License & Copyright
[](http://www.flickr.com/photos/psulibscollections/5833652008/)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](http://www.flickr.com/photos/psulibscollections/5833652008/) by [**S. R. Koehler**](http://www.flickr.com/photos/psulibscollections/5833652008/). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 25 October 2012. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.