5th century BC in architecture
See also: 6th century BC in architecture, other events of the 5th century BC, 4th century BC in architecture and the architecture timeline.
The Parthenon in Athens
Buildings
- 490 BC - The Magadha imperial capital of Pataliputra (modern day Patna) in the Indian Subcontinent is begun with construction of a small fort (Pāṭaligrama) near the Ganges.
- 447–432 BC - Modern Parthenon in Athens built by Ictinus and Callicrates under the direction of the sculptor Phidias.
- About 430 BC - Temple of Apollo at Bassae in Arcadia constructed.
Deaths
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