The Parthenon, the iconic temple located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. The Parthenon served as a sanctuary and treasury for the city-state of Athens and housed a colossal statue of Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin) made of ivory and gold. The temple was built in the 5th century BCE and is considered a remarkable example of classical Greek architecture. Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, was associated with wisdom, warfare, craftsmanship, and various other aspects of civilization. The dedication of the Parthenon to Athena reflected the importance of the goddess in Athenian religious and cultural life.