CLASSICAL GREECE

One of the most well known ancient structures in history, the Parthenon still stands somewhat in tact in Athens, Greece. It was once a temple, dedicated to the Goddess Athena, the "protector" goddess. Dating back to 447 BC, the ancient temple once stood as a symbol of the wonderful democratic system established in Athens thousands of years ago.
The architecture we see in what is left of the Parthenon is dripping with Classic Greek style. We see the remains of a crepidoma, with the average stylobate to complete the Greek look. An inner chamber is included, which is often called a cella or naos. This does not just have classic style importance. The inner chamber was often the most sacred area of the temple, where a statue (of the god the temple was dedicated to) stood. Again we see the concept of worship and honor of deities in the Greek culture and art.
The purpose of this temple was for the people to get closer to their gods. The deity-centered minds of these people can be seen so easily through careful study of their sculptures, temples, vases, and other artistic works.