The Parthenon is a Greek temple in Athens that was erected in the 5th century BC in the Doric Order, Greece's oldest architectural style. In the frieze, a part of the ceiling structure, Doric temples have alternating patterns of triglyphs (panels with three vertical lines) and metopes. The Parthenon's sculptured decoration includes figures of animals, warriors, and other scenes that illustrate myths from Greek mythology. The center section of the Parthenon, which faces an axis at 90 degrees to both the east and west entrances, holds the most important sculptures and is called the metope field. This area is divided into four parts by columns. The triglyphs are on the central panel of the metope field. The word "triglyph" comes from the Greek words trios (three) and glyphes (carvings). Thus, it means "three carvings." In the fifth century BC, when the Parthenon was built, Greek artists and craftsmen were famous for their work. So much quality sculpture was placed in the center section of the Parthenon that this area remains one of the largest and best-preserved examples of Doric architecture in existence today. The presence of the triglyphs indicates that the building was intended to serve as a temple for Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.