Mathematician challenges a 2,000-year-old legend about the Parthenon's optical illusions

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One of Athens' crowning jewels is the Parthenon, a classical temple on the Acropolis that overlooks the Greek capital.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:30:01 UTC.

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