What temple was blown up by Ottoman gunpowder?
1687 Eventually, gunpowder the Turks had stored in the Parthenon ignited, blowing out 28 columns, damaging several internal rooms, and killing up to 300 people. Many of the Parthenon's marble friezes depict scenes from Greek legends.
1687 Eventually, gunpowder the Turks had stored in the Parthenon ignited, blowing out 28 columns, damaging several internal rooms, and killing up to 300 people. Many of the Parthenon's marble friezes depict scenes from Greek legends.
