On 26 September 1687, the Venetian army launched a relentless assault on the Acropolis of Athens in their bid to drive out the Ottoman Turks.
The Parthenon, which had stood for centuries as a symbol of classical Greek civilisation, became an unintended casualty of this siege.
At the time, the Ottomans had repurposed the Parthenon as a munitions depot, and when a Venetian mortar struck the structure, it ignited the stockpiled gunpowder inside.
The resulting explosion caused significant damage to the Parthenon's iconic columns and sculptures, forever altering its architectural legacy.
This tragic event marked a profound loss for heritage, with the ruins standing as a reminder of the cost of warfare upon history.
