Meaning & use
Parthenon
An ancient temple on the Acropolis of Athens, built in the fifth century BCE and dedicated to the goddess Athena.
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Tourists from around the world climb the Acropolis each year to see the Parthenon.
The Parthenon's columns have inspired classical architecture for more than two thousand years.
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The Parthenon is always capitalized, as it refers to one specific, historically famous building in Athens.
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