The Parthenon was built to house a magnificent 40-foot statue of Athena made of ivory and over 2,400 pounds of gold, which stood in a windowless chamber lit only by oil lamps, creating an overwhelming visual experience for ancient visitors as the gold reflected firelight from every angle.
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