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Printable Parthenon Coloring Pages

Choose from 19 printable drawings of the famous Greek temple. This collection includes simple architectural outlines for elementary school history projects and detailed views of the Acropolis ruins for older students and adults.

Parthenon Coloring Pages

Find straightforward frontal outlines of the famous temple facade, ideal for quick history assignments and younger students.

Ancient Parthenon in its Golden Age

Color the temple as it looked in ancient times, complete with historical figures, builders, and grand processions.

Acropolis Hill and Temple Ruins

These detailed perspective drawings show the weathered columns and surrounding landscape of the modern archaeological site.

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Parthenon Worksheets

7 printable parthenon worksheets with answer keys, from tracing first words in Pre-K to labeling and writing in grades 3–4. Every PDF has the worksheet, the answer key and a colored example. You can change the title and the words before printing.

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Architectural Parts of the Parthenon in 3 levels

Parts of the Parthenon worksheet (Easy, Pre-K–K)Colored example
Parts of the ParthenonEasy · Pre-K–K
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Classical Temple Architecture worksheet (Medium, Grades 1–2)Colored example
Classical Temple ArchitectureMedium · Grades 1–2
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Doric Order and Structure worksheet (Hard, Grades 3–4)Colored example
Doric Order and StructureHard · Grades 3–4
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More parthenon worksheets

High on the Acropolis Hill worksheet (Easy, Pre-K–K)Colored example
High on the Acropolis HillEasy · Pre-K–K
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Inside the Parthenon worksheet (Easy, Pre-K–K)Colored example
Inside the ParthenonEasy · Pre-K–K
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Festival at the Parthenon worksheet (Easy, Pre-K–K)Colored example
Festival at the ParthenonEasy · Pre-K–K
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Parthenon Then and Now worksheet (Medium, Grades 1–2)Colored example
Parthenon Then and NowMedium · Grades 1–2
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Understanding Greek Temple Architecture

When coloring these sheets, students can identify the distinct parts of classical architecture. The Parthenon was built using the Doric order, which features sturdy, fluted columns without ornate bases. Above the columns rests the entablature and the triangular pediment, which originally housed elaborate marble sculptures.

  • Columns: The temple has eight columns across the front and seventeen along the sides.
  • Frieze: A continuous band of sculpture that ran around the upper part of the inner chamber.
  • Cella: The main inner room that once held the massive statue of Athena Parthenos.

Coloring the Acropolis Ruins

The modern remains of the temple sit high on a rocky outcrop above Athens. The ruins section offers complex line art showing the weathered Pentelic marble, which takes on warm golden and honey tones in the sunlight. You can contrast the ancient stone structures with the bright blue Mediterranean sky and the muted greens of native olive trees.

Using These Pages in the Classroom

Teachers covering ancient European history can use these printables to supplement lessons on classical Greece. The simpler outlines work well as cover pages for reports, while the scenes of ancient processions help students visualize daily life during the Golden Age of Athens.