The Parthenon was built because of democratic ideals. It displays how in some ways it was the start of free democracy in Athens. There was a lot of debate on whether or not they should rebuild the temples after the war, but ultimately an assembly decided to go forward with the building. The assembly displayed democratic ideals through the voting that took place to decide if the temples should be rebuilt. The Parthenon was a symbol of victory for democracy in Athens.
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