The Parthenon: How Ancient Architects Engineered Divine Perfection

One of the greatest tricks the Parthenon ever pulled was convincing the world it was built with straight lines.

At first glance, Athens’ most iconic temple appears as a flawless monument of symmetry—symbolic of classical Greek precision. But look closer. The Parthenon, completed in 432 BC, is a masterclass in forced perspective. Every column, every step,…