Where Is the Parthenon?

"Where Is the Parthenon?" takes young readers on a fascinating historical tour of one of the world's most famous landmarks. This chapter book, part of the popular "Who HQ" series, traces the Parthenon's journey from its completion in 438 BC as a temple to the goddess Athena, through its transformations into a church and a mosque, and its eventual destruction and preservation as a ruin. It covers significant historical events, including its use as a munitions storehouse and the cannon fire that caused much of its damage. The book highlights the Parthenon's enduring legacy as a symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and modern civilization, making complex history accessible for children aged 4-11.

Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don t know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the sculpture was destroyed, three hundred people died, and the site fell into ruin. Today, visitors continue to flock to this world famous landmark, which has become a symbol for Ancient Greece, democracy, and modern civilization.