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1. Pentelic Marble

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   Pentelic marble is frequently contrasted with other high-status marbles used in Greek antiquity, such as Parian marble (from the island of Paros) and Hymettian marble (quarried near Athens).
   While Parian marble is generally preferred for statuary due to its translucency and fine grain, allowing for superior rendering of musculature and drapery folds, Pentelic stone excels in large…