Pericles and the Polis 21H.237

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Pericles 495 – 429 B.C.

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Ostracism of Cimon (in 461 BC?)

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Acropolis

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Dates:

• 447 – work initiated

• 438 – cult statue dedicated

• 433/2 - completed

Temple of Athena Parthenos

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East pediment figures British Museum

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Replica Parthenon

Nashville, TN

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