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Parthenon Architectural Illusions Debunked
Recent research challenges the long-held belief that optical illusions influenced the design of the Parthenon. The study suggests these effects, if present, were too minor to significantly impact the building’s construction.
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New Scientist
Optical illusions thought to have influenced the design of the Parthenon in ancient Greece are not backed up by evidence or are too small to have an effect
2026-09-15 23:01 UTC