Texas A&M University (TAMU) LAND240 History of Landscape Architecture Practice Exam

The rebuilding of the Parthenon is not an example of a Roman alteration to the Classical Greek landscape because the Parthenon itself is an iconic structure from the Classical Greek period, and its reconstruction efforts after damage primarily reflect preservation and restoration rather than alteration by Roman influence. The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BCE, well before the Roman period, as an expression of Athenian democracy and religious devotion to the goddess Athena.

In contrast, many Roman innovations like the construction of arches at religious entranceways, the building of stoas within agoras, and relocations of temples reflect direct Roman contributions to and alterations of existing Greek landscapes. The Romans were known for their engineering advancements and incorporation of these elements into their own architectural language, adapting existing Greek structures or sites to fit their purposes, which marks a distinction from simply rebuilding a pre-Roman structure.