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The Parthenon (/ ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek : Παρθενών , Parthenṓn, [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn] ; Greek : Παρθενώνας, Parthenónas, [parθeˈnonas] ) is a former temple [6] [7] on the Athenian Acropolis , Greece , dedicated to the goddess Athena , whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Delian League was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC.

Description
The Parthenon (/ ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek : Παρθενών , Parthenṓn, [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn] ; Greek : Παρθενώνας, Parthenónas, [parθeˈnonas] ) is a former temple [6] [7] on the Athenian Acropolis , Greece , dedicated to the goddess Athena , whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Delian League was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC.