Kumbukumbu za ulimwengu (World Archives)

[Mshana Jr]

Parthenon's many lives

 

[Mshana Jr]

In the 5th c. BC, the Athenian leader Pericles began the construction of many great monuments in Athens. Many of them were prior destroyed during the Greco-Persian Wars. The current building of the Parthenon was inaugurated in 438 BC.

 

[Mshana Jr]

The buildings at the Acropolis were considered a pinnacle of the classical architecture, influencing the Greek/Hellenistic and Roman world.
Although it suffered minor destructions and many of its important relics were transported, it remained a pagan temple until the 6th c. AD

 

[Mshana Jr]

After the Christianization of the empire and series of decrees outlawing pagan worship, Athenians had to accept the Christian faith. In the 6th c. Parthenon was converted to a church, dedicated to Mary mother of God. For the new worship they made a handful of structural changes.

 

[Mshana Jr]

Soon after the Church of Parthenon became known as Panagia Atheniotissa (our lady of Athens) while its reputation and importance never dimmed. It's indicative that the Basileus (Eastern Roman Emperor) Basil II came to pay respect to the Parthenon after defeated the Bulgarians.

 

[Mshana Jr]

1204, the most pivotal moment of Byzantine history. The 4th crusade captured Constantinople, pillaged the wealth and relics, dismantled the territories and set up their own Latin States.
The Duchy of Athens was created and the Parthenon became a Catholic Church (cathedral).

 

[Mshana Jr]

In August 1458, five years after conquering Constantinople, Sultan Mehmet II rode into Athens and took the city from the Latins.
The Parthenon converted soon after to a Mosque while a small garrison and muslim settlers made the fort of Acropolis their home.

 

[Mshana Jr]

It was actually in 1687, when Venetian forces fought against the Ottomans. The Ottomans converted the Parthenon into an ammunition store. The Venetians bombarded the building with cannon fire; Parthenon was literally exploded.

A second small mosque was built inside afterwards.

 

[Mshana Jr]

1801, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, a British nobleman, soldier, politician and diplomat allegedly obtained an official decree from the Ottomans, which approved his removal of the marbles. However, this firman has not been found in the Ottoman archives.

 

[Mshana Jr]

While the importance of the monument for all people that came to possess it throughout the ages can be proved, British Museum who easily acquired the stolen artifacts from Lord Elgin continues to insist that they "saved them" and legally belongs to them.

 

[Mshana Jr]

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[silent lion]

CCM inaviongozi wengi makini lakini ajali ilitokea akaingia aliyeingia akatujazia watu wa ajabu bungeni infact it's a big LOSS, hasara kwa taifa hatuoni michango konki ya kibunge tuliyoizoea, Sijui kwanini alijaza watu wa aina ile na kwa lengo gani? (wagonga meza bah bah bah)

He was recruiting them for major conspiracy, possibly changing constitution

 

[Mshana Jr]

Ancient Egyptian Monument

 

[Mshana Jr]

A sidewalk street book vendor in Paris, 1920s.

 

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Hakuna haja ya kuuliza kama ni mzungu au mwarabu kwani kila kitu kipo wazi kabisa.

 

[Mshana Jr]

The two Kashmir Giants posing with the American photographer James Ricalton, 1903.

 

[Mshana Jr]

The two Kashmir Giants posing with the American photographer James Ricalton, 1903.

 

[Frega Bao]

Hii kitu ni hatari sana

 

[Mshana Jr]

A crowded Huntington Beach, California, during the Oil boom of 1928.