The Parthenon’s architectural illusions are a myth
The Parthenon was built in Athens 2500 years ago Preto Perola / Alamy Ancient Greek architects are said to have designed the Parthenon with curved lines to make it appear perfectly straight – but these claimed optical illusions are a myth…
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