One of the most impressive achievements of ancient Greece is the remarkable structure of the Parthenon on the Acropolis. The Parthenon is one of the most inspiring works of architecture known to mankind. The project of the extraordinary Acropolis was taken up by one of the most influential rulers in history, Pericles. Pericles influenced not only the construction of one of the most grandiose works, but also the example of democracy displayed by the Greeks. The architecture was unique for the time, it featured excellent structure, the breathtaking Metopes depicting the epic battles of the gods, the Frieze, a detailed sculpture showing a procession of Greeks, and was built to house the magnificent statue of Athena decorated with gold. The Parthenon was built during a time known as the “Golden Age of Athens.” Taking a closer look at the enormous efforts the Athenians went to in building a grand structure rivaling any monument seen throughout human history can help learn lessons from the Greeks. The Golden Age of Athens was the period during which Athens experienced its greatest growth. achievements in various aspects of life. Above all, Greece practiced the newest forms of democracy to run its government, so the people (men over the age of 18) had a say in their own government. Throughout this period, the Athenians excelled in drama, which is why the great playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides had the opportunity to complete the masterpieces of Medea, Oepidus the King and Agamemnon. Education was taken very seriously throughout this Enlightenment period. Some of the greatest philosophers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are the result of this era. There was no need to worry about defense at this stage...... middle of document ......ancient-greece.org/architecture/parthenon:html>."Places of peace and of power - Interesting facts about the Parthenon. » Places of peace and power - Sacred sites: Magic Planet Productions, Web. interesting_parthenon_facts.html>. The Parthenon. Reed College Internet. November 26, 2001. "The Greeks: Pericles." PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Parthenon." Hotels in Athens | AthensGreece Hotels. January 2002. Web. Nov 20, 2011.acropolis/interesting-facts-about-the-parthenon/>.