Fragment of a marble replica of the shield of Athena Parthenos. From Athens, 3rd century AD. The Parthenon housed a colossal gold and ivory statue by Phidias of Athena Parthenos. We know that the exterior of Athena's shield showed the battle between Greeks and Amazons, and the interior, the battle between Gods and Giants. On this small- scale replica shelf the battle with the Amazons is carved in Relief.

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Fragment of a marble replica of the shield of Athena Parthenos. From Athens, 3rd century AD. The Parthenon housed a colossal gold and ivory statue by Phidias of Athena Parthenos. We know that the exterior of Athena's shield showed the battle between Greeks and Amazons, and the interior, the battle between Gods and Giants. On this small- scale replica shelf the battle with the Amazons is carved in Relief.

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Photo credit: © World History Archive / Alamy / Afripics
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