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Standing high on the Acropolis, the Parthenon has long been a symbol of Ancient Greece. Yet, there's still so much we have to learn about this ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Thanks to work by archeologist Juan de Lara of Oxford University, we're even closer to understanding how people originally experienced the temple.
Today, light pours into the Parthenon, and its interior is largely empty. However, Dr. De Lara shows that the ancient Greeks would have experienced something much different. Originally, the temple held the 40-foot-tall gold statue of Athena created by the acclaimed sculptor Phidias. This centerpiece was strategically placed to create a mood fit for a goddess. Using 3D reconstructions and calculations based on physical simulations of light, De Lara shows that the architecture and interior placement of elements like water basins created the sensation that Athena was emerging from darkness.
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Today, light pours into the Parthenon, and its interior is largely empty. However, Dr. De Lara shows that the ancient Greeks would have experienced something much different. Originally, the temple held the 40-foot-tall gold statue of Athena created by the acclaimed sculptor Phidias. This centerpiece was strategically placed to create a mood fit for a goddess. Using 3D reconstructions and calculations based on physical simulations of light, De Lara shows that the architecture and interior placement of elements like water basins created the sensation that Athena was emerging from darkness.
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Archeologist Uses 3D Models To Create the Parthenon’s Original Interior
It took 4 years to research and accurately render, but now all can appreciate the allure of the Parthenon, and the mystery of its spaces that no longer exist.
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