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The Venetians almost destroyed the Parthenon in 1687 fighting the Ottomans. Was this an accident or is there evidence that they knew what they were doing - meaning they were aware of the ammunition held in it - and still proceeded with their plan?

by /u/uw888 in /r/AskHistorians

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