The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, built in 447 BC as a temple to goddess Athena on the Acropolis, features columns that slightly curve inward to create an optical illusion, making them appear perfectly straight to the human eye, demonstrating ancient Greek architectural genius in understanding visual perception.
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500 years old and still standing. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece is one of the greatest ancient wonders on Earth.
Built in 447 BC as a temple to the goddess Athena, it sits on top of the Acropolis, the sacred hill overlooking the city. Every column slightly curves inward. Why? So, it looks perfectly straight to the human eye. Ancient optical illusions, genius. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by millions every year. Subscribe for more World Wonder.
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