Secrets of the Parthenon
For 25 centuries the Parthenon has been shot at, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its sculptures, and disfigured by catastrophic renovations. To save it from collapse, the modern restoration team must uncover the secrets of how the ancient Greeks built this icon of western civilization in less than nine years without anything resembling an architectural plan.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Secrets of the Parthenon
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 29, 2008
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
User Score
80%
Original Title
Secrets of the Parthenon
Production Companies
NOVA, ARTE
Director
Michael Beckham
Description
For 25 centuries the Parthenon has been shot at, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its sculptures, and disfigured by catastrophic renovations. To save it from collapse, the modern restoration team must uncover the secrets of how the ancient Greeks built this icon of western civilization in less than nine years without anything resembling an architectural plan.