The Parthenon was far more than a temple. It was Athens’ ultimate power move, which combined religion, politics, and economic ...

Hekatompedon was once the official ancient name for the temple to Athena, but it translates literally to '100-footer' in ancient Greek, a reference to the temple's size.

The small marble temple on the rock’s southwest corner dedicated to Athena Nike (Victorious Athena), built between 427 and 424 B.C., was the first building on the Acropolis to be restored.

The ancient Temple of Athena in Side, Turkey, reopened to tourists following a major restoration project, bringing renewed attention to the historic landmark overlooking the ancient harbor. The ...

The Temple of Hephaestus and other Ancient Agora ruins are open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One of central Athens' best preserved ruins is the Temple of Hephaestus.

As punishment for desecrating her temple, Athena transformed Medusa into a gorgon, a snake-haired monster, and anyone who looked upon her would turn to stone. The hero Perseus, sent by Athena ...