Which ancient Greek temple crowns the Acropolis of Athens?

The Parthenon is the ancient Greek temple that crowns the Acropolis of Athens.

Built in the fifth century BC, the temple was dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the patron goddess of Athens. Construction began under the statesman Pericles around 447 BC and was substantially completed by about 432 BC. The architects traditionally identified with the building are Ictinus and Callicrates, while the sculptor Phidias supervised its sculptural decoration.

The Parthenon replaced earlier temples destroyed during the Persian sack of Athens in 480 BC. Its Doric exterior incorporated carefully calculated refinements, including subtly curved platforms and slightly swelling columns, to create a visually balanced appearance.

Over time, the building served as a Christian church, a mosque, and an ammunition store. A Venetian bombardment in 1687 caused a major explosion that destroyed much of the surviving interior. The surviving sculptures are divided between Athens and the British Museum, a continuing cultural-heritage dispute.