KSJD's Outdoor Report

The Marble that Makes the Parthenon


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Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report takes us to the marble quarries of Mount Pentelicus in Greece — where ancient workers carved the fine white stone that became the Parthenon. Built in 447 BCE under Pericles’ leadership, the temple of Athena showcases a blend of Doric and Ionic design, precise optical refinements, and artistry that continues to inspire architecture around the world.
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KSJD's Outdoor ReportBy LP McKay