Greek and Roman temples are the most influential temples of all time. It is argued that the Greeks influenced the Romans and this may be why their temples are so similar. The Parthenon and the Pantheon are the most popular temples of both eras. However, the Pantheon does not resemble other Roman temples compared to Greek temples, and this is because it has an internal space and therefore a completely different composition. Despite their fairly similar appearance, Roman and Greek temples have unique differences in terms of material, method, purpose, and more. The Parthenon, without a doubt, is one of the best-known Greek temples of all time. It is also the dominant temple of the Akropolis. Its construction began in 447 BC and ended in 438 BC; however, it was partially destroyed on September 16, 1687. This impressive building measures 13.72 m (45.0 ft) high and 69.5 x 30.9 m (228 x 101 ft) long and was constructed of white marble . According to Greek historians two architects, Iktinos and Kallikrates, supervised the construction. This temple was built and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. It served as a gathering place, as well as a place for political debates; but its current tenant serves as a tourist destination. The Parthenon featured an octastyle, which was an arrangement of eight columns at its end. Although the Parthenon gives the impression that it can be approached from all angles, it can only be accessed from two entrances. It is interesting how the Greeks added optical illusions and visual perceptions into their architecture. For example, the columns of the Parthenon are not vertical, but lean towards the inside of the cella (the corner columns). The space between the corner and side columns is slightly smaller than the middle of the card around the temples. Greek temples may have double rows of columns while the Romans only had a single one at the front of the building. Structure could also be considered; The Greeks usually built their temples on a base with no more than 3 steps high while the Roman temples were very elevated with tall stairs. Furthermore, Greek temples had all sides exposed to the air and Roman temples are somewhat closed. The rectangular-shaped temples of the Greeks and Romans appear to be quite similar; however, they have their differences in material, method, and purpose among others. As you can observe, the Pantheon is very different from traditional Roman temples; so it's easy to say that the Parthenon and the Pantheon are not the same at all. But the truth is that the Pantheon has been renovated and many features have changed compared to the familiar Roman temples.