Mathematician reveals the truth behind the Parthenon’s optical illusion

The Parthenon sits atop a platform that is curved into a subtle hill shape that some say makes the structure appear straighter—but is that true?

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Sep 22, 2026 - 19:00
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Mathematician reveals the truth behind the Parthenon’s optical illusion

The Parthenon sits atop a platform that is curved into a subtle hill shape that some say makes the structure appear straighter—but is that true?

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