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How tall was the original statue of Athena Parthenos?

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The Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece, is illuminated at night, showing its iconic Doric columns and partially ruined structure atop the Acropolis. — Parthenon Night view of the Parthenon, Athens.

The original statue of Athena Parthenos, created by the sculptor Phidias, stood approximately 38 feet (12 meters) high.1

This chryselephantine masterpiece, which featured flesh made of ivory and drapery of gold, was completed and dedicated in the Parthenon in 438 BCE. While some historical sources suggest a height of 40 feet, the most specific records indicate the statue stood 38 feet tall.21