Par‧the‧non, the /ˈpɑːθənən, ˈpɑːθɪnən $ ˈpɑːrθənɑːn/
an ancient building on the Acropolis in Athens, built in the 5th century BC and known as the most famous example of a Greek temple. The Parthenon was badly damaged in a war in the 17th century, but people now worry that it is being damaged by pollution and by the very large numbers of tourists who visit it. ⇒ Elgin Marbles

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