This 40-Foot Gold Statue Once Stood Inside the Parthenon

The Parthenon was built to house one object. A 40-foot statue of Athena made of ivory and over 2,400 pounds of gold. It stood in a windowless chamber lit only by oil lamps. The gold reflected firelight from every angle. Ancient visitors described it as overwhelming. The statue no longer exists. #parthenon #athena #ancientgreece #greekmythology #ancientworld