The Parthenon - 3D reconstruction

The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple built on the Acropolis hill of Athens, Greece.
It is a temple made of white Pentelic marble and was dedicated to goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens.
The construction began in 447 BC after the orders of the Athenian statesman Pericles. The architects were Iktinos and Callicrates, while the supervisor of the sculpture decoration was Phidias. The construction was completed in 438 BC and the last sculptures were placed in 432 BC.
It is a building of doric architecture, combining features of the Ionic order too. The sculptures can be divided in three types: the metopes, the pediments and the frieze.
Most of the Parthenon sculptures were taken in 1801-1812 by Lord Elgin and are now in the British Museum while most of the rest are in the Acropolis Museum.
The entrance to the main temple was from the east main door. Inside stood the gigantic statue of goddess Athena Parthenos (Virgin). The statue made by Phidias was created in gold and ivory and stood around 12 metres high.
The Parthenon is considered to be a symbol of ancient Greece, democracy and western civilization.
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[@RoyFauntleroy]

Thanks!

[@AncientAthens3D]

Thank you so much for supporting my work!

[@ciaraoh9102]

There's a beautiful, full scale replica in Nashville, Tennessee. It wasn't built for the worlds fair and was meant to be temporary but people loved it so much they made it permanent.

[@calvinjackson8110]

I cry inside when I see the Parthenon today and think about the abuse it has suffered over the centuries and the beauty and glory it has lost. Your video makes this very vivid.

[@viktoriastepanian6381]

I cry inside when I see the Parthenon today and think abuse it has suffered over the centuries and the beauty and glory and glory it has lost. You video makes this very vivid.

[@bentonrp]

Dude it was 2 thousand, four hundred years ago. You have to move on! :P lol!

[@calvinjackson8110]

@@bentonrp your cold indifferent comment just shows you do not understand what I mean or feel. It is ok.

[@bentonrp]

@@calvinjackson8110 No, I do feel the same way, or at least I used to. Now, I'm more just happy with what we have, considering how long ago it was. I was bringing up the age to make a sort of joke of it: It's all I can do, because I honestly thing that that dream of having it back the exact same way is not possible, unless it's an exact recreation of stone, plaster, paint, gold, ivory, etc. because some of that stuff warps and deteriorates over time, and two thousand years is just an extremely long time, you know?

[@IanFrancisco02]

@@bentonrp But the problem is that most of the destruction was caused by humans

[@supika-virgo]

ギリシャ行きたーい❗️ギリシャ住みたーい❗️一番望んでる事って叶わないものなのかしら…絶対に行きますよ‼️待っててギリシャ。

[@mudman6156]

If there’s a building that represents mankind’s abilities, this is it. Personally, I think it’s the most important structure ever built, PERIOD. I’m glad to see much of the restoration that’s currently being done. But it’s not going to go nearly as far as it should. This is one of several historic ancient buildings that should be COMPLETELY RESTORED, obviously with as much of the original materials as possible. Additional materials should be quarried from the same locations as the original. By restoration, I mean FULL RESTORATION, ROOF AND ALL. We need to ensure that this priceless building will last thousands of years into the distant future. If we don’t do something, eventually, 500-1000 years into the future, our distant descendants will be looking at a pile of rubble. That would be a huge travesty to humanity itself. As for those who want these structures to be left alone? For what purpose? So they can continue to deteriorate into dust? That would be history lost when it didn’t have to be. In the distant future, today’s reconstruction would become part of the Parthenon’s history.

[@thanoscube8573]

I agree wholely agree. If the Notre-Dame Cathedral can be rebuilt so can the Aparthenon!

[@kyreniaforever]

Όποιος νιώθει Έλληνας, βλέποντας αυτό το βίντεο θα κλάψει. Καταπληκτική δουλειά. Τα θερμά μου συγχαρητήρια. !

[@xyzgamingHalal]

Carpenter followers are now very peaceful and good . but they have an ugly past they destroyed Athena statue because of first two commandments

[@Talktothehand.253]

Γεννημένη στο εξωτερικο και πράγματι σπάραξε η ψυχή μου. 😢😢😢

[@grazvendra16]

Thank you so much! I use this video for my students!! Greetings from Italy!

[@gianfrancescocarito9518]

A bora fracica

[@grazvendra16]

@@gianfrancescocarito9518 lei ha visto il Partenone?

[@mariaperetto34]

me too, regards from Brasil.

[@Mickcruz]

As recommendation see the Parthenon of Nashville .The Greek Parthenon will never be close as it was .It will need money, more money and Greek is poor country.

[@Giorgosprg]

@@Mickcruz it cannot be as it was and its not a matter of money. Its more complicated than you think. You can check some documentaries regarding restoration of akropolis

[@fanfam]

IT'S ABOUT TIME WE REBUILD ALL OF THESE BUILDINGS WITH THE GREATEST HISTORIANS AND CRAFTSMAN WE CAN FIND. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY OR I WOULD. Or just visit the Parthenon in Nashville.

[@rogerturner1881]

Once we get our monarchy back, i think that we must rebuild it as this model. it would be something fantastic. I heard of a rumour that the British would return the parthenon marbles if we rebuilt it. I THINK WE COULD

[@fanfam]

@@rogerturner1881 Yes it would be something. I imagine seeing our mighty ancestors live and walk through these GOD like buildings. Culture at it's best. We all seem to forget. If they do I will be in front row!

[@Iaso72n]

Αν φανταστείτε ότι όλα αυτά που περιγράφουν οι αρχαίοι,για το πως ήταν η αρχαία Ελλάδα,υπήρχαν ακόμη,θα είχαμε έναν άλλον πλανήτη και μία άλλη ζωή.

[@Peter43John]

Always wondered how it originally looked. Thank you: I feel as if you transported me 2,400 years back in time!

[@VOLightPortal]

Please restore the Parthenon to its exact former glory if not even better than before. Restore the glory of Greece.

[@fuchsiapendragon]

Wooow I felt teleported to the Ancient Greece and completely awestruck! Thank you! Your channel is a gem! Love ❤️❤️❤️

[@AncientAthens3D]

Thank you!

[@proghostbusters1627]

Άριστη παρουσίαση! Αισθάνομαι ακόμη μια φορά δέος και υπερηφάνεια για την καταγωγή μου! Ό,τι και να πω γι' αυτήν την υπέροχη δουλειά θα είναι πολύ λίγο. Πολλά συγχαρητήρια κι ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ.

[@gnisioskipreos7227]

Ένα μεγάλο μπράβο και ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ, για την τεράστια δουλειά που κάνατε για να μας δείξετε το ένδοξο παρελθόν μας. Σας ευχαριστώ εκ βάθους καρδίας. !

[@garyg7769]

What a magnificent structure. Imagine being able to see it in person as it looked then, with the scent of incense wafting between the columns...

[@gmeachim3270]

Or even better, being there as it's being built in the 5th century BC. Witnessing Iktinos, Kallikrates and Pheidias at work! That would be something else!

[@DerekTJ]

The word awesome is so overused these days, but I'd gladly reserve its use entirely for ancient Greece and Rome. This is awesome! It is high time that Britain releases the ancient relics that belong to the people of Greece.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Indeed! How can they sleep at night?

[@rhettbain7437]

Absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!! I studied architecture in Greece and Turkey in 2002 on a study abroad trip with Texas A & M. Watching this video really brings forth the beauty, magnitude, perspective and showcases the extraordinary talent that it took to design and build this majestic temple! Thank you for creating this amazing video.

[@user-zx6tb9kf7p]

Συγχαρητήρια για την πολλή καλή δουλειά. Πρέπει ο Έλληνας να μάθει την ιστορία του και να ξαναμεγαλουργήσει. Πρέπει να ξυπνήσει από τη λήθη και να καταλάβει ότι πατάει σε χώματα ιερά.

[@PlanetIscandar]

Μετά τον εμβολιασμό θα μεγαλουργήσει. Κι αυτός και οι άλλοι.

[@giannisgiannakopoulos8043]

Πιστευω...πρεπει να ανακατασκευαστει... Αυτο το μεγαλειωδες μνημειο.

[@xatzhsgeorgios8616]

ΕΥΓΕ.............. ΕΚΠΛΗΚΤΙΚΟ.................ΑΡΙΣΤΟ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@afroditip.290]

Εξαιρετικό βίντεο!!! Ένιωσα σαν να βρισκόμουν εκεί...

[@Giannis_Konomis]

Έχουν τα σχέδια γιατί δεν το κάνουν τι περιμένουν?

[@gmeachim3270]

@@Giannis_Konomis Γιατί αν το κάνουν μετά δεν θα ειναι ο ίδιος ναός αλλά κατι διαφορετικό. Το παράδοξο του 'πλοίου του Θησέα' ας πούμε. Θα εγείρει πολλές αντιδράσεις. Ισως να γίνει κάποια στιγμή στο μακρινό μέλλον οπου οι φθορες θα ειναι τόσο μεγάλες που δεν θα έχουν άλλη επιλογή. Αλλά αν σκεφτείς οτι οι μεγαλύτερες ζημιές εγιναν απο ανθρώπους (χριστιανούς, Τουρκους, Βενετούς, Ελγιν) και οχι απο φυσικά αιτια (ρύπανση, καιρικά φαινόμενα, σεισμοι κτλ), εφ'οσον στην Ελλάδα συνεχίσουμε να έχουμε ειρήνη και κυρίαρχο κράτος, δεν έχουμε να φοβομαστε για περαιτέρω έντονη φθορά του ναού άμεσα. Αντεξε 2500 χρόνια, αντέχει σίγουρα άλλα τόσα.

[@poupv8213]

Incredible work guys ! What a symbole for the Greek culture !

[@sheenalee7602]

It's so beautiful to see what the Parthenon would have looked like during it's time. It's so beautiful and mesmerizing. I'm glad to go on this little tour ❤️

[@aarondavis8943]

The colour scheme is surprising but stunning. I really love how starkly the blues pop out from the whites.

[@user-zj4cb9tu7i]

490πΧ - 479πΧ: Οι Περσικοί Πόλεμοι. 447πΧ - 432πΧ: Η κατασκευή του Παρθενώνα.431πΧ - 404πΧ: Πελοποννησιακός Πόλεμος και Σικελική Εκστρατεία. Όλα μέσα σε ένα μόλις αιώνα...

[@konstantinosbotinis2758]

It's just so satisfying seeing the level of accuracy on the placement of the sculptures, which is often overlooked when it comes to reconstructions of the Parthenon. Exceptional, a joy watching every second of it.

[@user-pe4kg5ev8j]

Η καλύτερη παρουσίαση που είδα μέχρι σήμερα! Τα θερμά μου συγχαρητήρια παιδιά! Θα σας πρότεινα να κάνατε το ίδιο και για τους υπολοίπους ναούς της αρχαίας Ελλάδος, όπως της Ολυμπίας των Δελφών κτλ.

[@cleopatravincken5713]

uui

[@annahernandez5455]

No

[@manmeh4r]

@@annahernandez5455 i disagree

[@patras.nk.2024]

Πολύ όμορφο-εντυπωσιακό-διδακτικό. Θα το δείξω στους μαθητές στο 9ο δημοτικό Πάτρας.

[@duloo97]

This is absolutely breathtaking! Thanks, you did an amazing job!

[@AncientAthens3D]

Thank you!

[@duloo97]

@@AncientAthens3D I just have to ask, is it possible to this kind of animation and for Hagia Sophia for example? Whether is there enough information, pictures, and everything else? I would like so so much to see, that church in original shape. Once again, every single video on your channel is pure gold, you are doing an amazing job! Greetings from Serbia :)

[@AncientAthens3D]

Thank you! In order to create a 3D reconstruction it takes a huge amount of effort so as to have a historically accurate result. Since Ancient Athens 3D mainly focuses in the city of Athens, unfortunately Hagia Sophia is not in the near future plans, although I would agree it would be most interesting. There are many things known for the monument which allow reconstructions in many different historical phases. I think that you can probably find a few reconstructions if you search on the internet.

[@rwandesu8]

I am studying greek architecture and this temple is one of my favorites!

[@Potencyfunction]

What a coincidence. I was actually reading an article, Neo Classicism. I was curious about construction from Neo Clasicism as I read a magazine about graphic design.

[@pk-rz1zy]

very impressive,I hope the greek government must use this channel as a source for an all round restoration project of the acropolis,I can tell tourism would skyrocket in greece.

[@archanavamsikrishnan551]

Very useful information. Thanks for the incredible video by helping so many people understand the beauty of greek architecture.

[@SuperAwanna]

Its beautiful . I mean just reading about it amd watching the diagrams in Fletcher's juat wasnt enough to satisfy the thirat of what magic this place could have been. I cannot afford to go to Greece anytime soon but this definitely fullfilled some aspects. Thank u

[@basilikii1352]

Μπράβο υπέροχο!!!! Τέλειο!!! Συγχαρητήρια!,! 👏👏👏🏅🌹

[@LEO-os1jc]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 👍

[@newhorizonslifecoachcheers]

Great job on the video. Very nice however I wish you had did a more close up on Athena since the temple is dedicated to her. In the video you did a "drive by". A quick snapshot and then out the door. LOL Her shield alone is worth exploring.

[@user-pg3uq7tb3y]

αυτη ειναι η χωρα μου και ειμαι περηφανη μπραβο σου για το βιντεο

[@alexanderhalili7172]

Excellently done..

Thanks good job bro.

[@diegolima8755]

Wonderful! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fabiosanti7153]

Wonderful job!

[@dimitrispliatsios5442]

ΕΝ ΑΡΧΉ Ό ΛΌΓΟΣ! ΕΎΓΕ!!!

[@terezasilva9747]

Bom dia Deus abençoe você e sua família 🖒

[@albertwesker3165]

Praise the maker of this video!! Great work!!

[@gunnsmoke357]

Thank you so much for this.

[@CHAS1422]

Brilliant, bravo

[@AncientAthens3D]

Thank you!

[@user-wc5mh7cf3g]

Μπράβο καταπληκτική δουλειά

[@nikosagouridas8157]

Πολύ ωραίο ,όπως θα ήθελε να το φανταστεί κάθε Έλληνας συγχαρητήρια για το αποτέλεσμα.

[@greekloversmusic9029]

Συγχαρητήρια, υπέροχη δουλειά!

[@user-th3vu7sb8g]

Καταπληκτικό!Θα το δείξω στους μαθητές μου.

[@user-we5kx2tn6o]

Спасибо очень красиво!

[@bittermelon2900]

ΠΟΛΛΑ ΣΥΓΧΑΡΗΤΗΡΙΑ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΚΑΤΑΠΛΗΚΤΙΚΗ ΑΥΤΗ ΔΟΥΛΕΙΑ !!!!!!!

[@charalabostomporis933]

Πολυ καλη δουλεια, γεμιζεις περηφανια μπραβο.

[@user-uw8zs8ik9s]

ΣΥΧΑΡΙΤΗΡΙΑ

[@Chicagohitman000]

Δημήτρη η δουλειά σας είναι υπέροχη

[@davidwalker5054]

Because we live in the *NOW* with all the technology at our disposal we tend to think we are better than our ancestors. But the top engineers and architects have admitted we could not build the Parthenon as perfect as the ancient Greek builders

[@vanbarnes9664]

You can visit Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee and see an exact replica of the Parthenon. It is identical and was built before the destruction of the Parthenon in the Greek war of independence.

[@kostaskavaliotis8974]

Not the same. The original Parthenon has a slight curve everywhere you look, it doesn’t have a single straight line, making each part unique because it can’t be placed anywhere else. It also gives the illusion that the temple levitates from up close, that’s why it’s magnificent, god like I should say. And because of it’s uniqueness it’s extremely hard to restore it. The one in Nashville is a good copy but it will never have the same analogies and curves the original has.

[@Mariamm325]

@@kostaskavaliotis8974 yes...western imitations look static and lifeless

[@ioannamavromichalis9880]

Υπέροχος!!!Νοιώθω πολύ περίφανη που είμαι ελληνίδα.

[@connorkostadt7664]

Phidias and his mastery of Entasis. Pure genius.

[@fepeerreview3150]

Beautiful video! Thank you for sharing this. I will watch more of your videos.

[@josephthomasjr.6551]

Magnificent! Very well done. Thank you!

[@infolearner9058]

Φανταστικό! Χίλια μπράβο, για την υπέροχη δουλειά που έχετε κάνει, ώστε να έχουμε μια καλύτερη και πιο ξεκάθαρη εικόνα για την αρχαία μας πολιτισμική κληρονομιά. Τα θερμά μου συγχαρητήρια!

[@humansofhistory7434]

Amazing work. Thanks for your time and talents

[@_sparrowhawk]

Applause!!! Incredible work

[@gyorgyor7765]

They should repair and store these Temples to their original splendor.

[@lesovietonion1607]

My teacher had show this video todoy to my partners and I

[@VisionbYNikO]

Beautiful video, thank you.

[@salem8753]

Excellent work! Thanks!

[@bridgetdavis9752]

Exceptional! Thank you!

[@dburns200]

Beautiful, thanks for the video!

[@balkiss544]

WOW GRIT JIB

[@stratoskour5689]

Εξαιρετική δουλειά συγχαρητήρια!!!!

[@ellhkomnhnou3359]

ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟ!ΕΝΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΕΥΓΕ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΔΗΜΙΟΥΡΓΟΥΣ!

[@lbournou]

This is amazing! Great work!

[@ultraali453]

Absolutely breathtaking!!

[@mischa1185]

Just saw Parthenon sculptures at British Museum. Thanks for visualizing how the temple must have looked 2400 years ago and show that to us beautifully! Super-helpful.

[@gelinacion7728]

This is so gorgeous, I can't 😭😭 I'm crying rn this is literally so good

[@panagiotisch7625]

Εξαιρετική δουλειά!

[@Eigil_Skovgaard]

Fantastic work then - and now creating the 3D model.

[@farooqbasha2747]

Very Beautiful Construction 💜

[@furkankaya3401]

Amazing

[@ioannamavromichalis9880]

Εύχομαι και επιθυμώ να επανέλθει στην δοξασμένη του μορφή!!!

[@mh605]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@polina800]

Όσοι μισούν το αιώνιο κάλλος της πολιτιστικής μας κληρονομιάς δηλαδή της Ελλάδος μας ας μεταναστεύσουν όπου δεν υπάρχει πολιτισμός,εκεί ανήκουν🙃

[@EyeLean5280]

This is incredible - thank you!

[@AALavdas]

Πολύ ωραία δουλειά, η μόνη ένσταση ο τίτλος: ναι, στην καθημερινή ομιλία λέμε συχνά "ο Παρθενώνας", αλλά χτίστηκε ως "Παρθενών". Είναι κρίμα να διαβάζουμε το όνομά του, όπως το έλεγαν τότε, στα αγγλικά, και να έχουμε μια...παραλλαγή του στα ελληνικά.

[@mannyespinola9228]

Thank you for this video

[@craigenputtock]

It's so incredibly beautiful.

[@doda2901]

Τέλειο

[@judgeG]

Πολύ όμορφο βίντεο ,ευχαριστούμε !

[@GoldenGarden9]

Beautiful video!

[@icc7966]

Thank you for your content!

[@AncientAthens3D]

Thank you so much for your support!!!

[@SOYZI123]

Εξαιρετικό!!

[@user-qk6lk9wd5l]

Εξαιρετικο, Οτι καλυτερο ειδα. Ευχαριστω!

[@user-fb1yo6yp9y]

Συγχαρητήρια καταπληκτική παρουσίαση!

[@CarlosGonzalez-xk1dq]

Good job bro, why don't you get the Spanish version I know it will be a lot of work but everything could be like Rome or Greece back then

[@laurentzoller6450]

votre documentaire est magnifique . Sa simplicité le rend comprehensibke pour tout le monde

[@jaydeepraj8915]

Really i have no words Sir to appreciate yor Artistic Efforts of Par Excellence...❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariakouzinoglou1]

Υπέροχα βίντεο. Μπράβο σας

[@user-lx7ib1ty8f]

Φανταστική αναπαράσταση Μπράβο σας!!!

[@user-lk2cr4kb5l]

if i was a greek president i would rebuild the temple as it was, it is one of the 7 monuments in the world

[@user-iy9ru8tn2o]

It would lose it’s value, such stupid ideas have been declined decades ago and no one should take or build another piece of the Parthenon, it is our legacy and our duty is to keep it safe, not to reconstruct what our ancestors did. Plus even now it’s extremely difficult to rebuild Parthenon exactly like it was so it would mess things up even more. If there was a way of bringing back the actual builders maybe we would reconsider it. But since we can’t do that, no one will lay hands on Parthenon

[@harumey-on8jw]

gracias bro soy tu nueva supcriptora