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Isn't the Parthenon cast in concrete? Some very beautiful buildings have been made that way.


I believe the Pantheon dome was, not sure about the Parthenon though. But it's definitely very old. A lot older than some people realise I think. But yes, not disagreeing that it can be beautiful. I've seen many beautiful concrete sculptures, but I don't think it's the first thing that springs to mind for many.


Ha ha, yeah, that's the one. What was I thinking.


The replica in Nashville, TN has concrete in its construction. The original, I believe, is made of marble. (but I'm less certain. I've never seen the real one, sadly.)

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon_%28Nashville%29

[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon#Present_building

[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Pentelicus


You are thinking of the Pantheon. It is a temple in Rome built in the first century, and it has a dome made of concrete. (The Parthenon on the other hand is a temple in the Acropolis in Athens, but not related to concrete)




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