Architecture

Acropolis of Athens, Erechtheion, Porch of the Caryatids

Athens, Attica, Greece

Ακρόπολη Αθηνών (Akrópolē Athēnṓn ) [Greek]
ἡ Ἀκρόπολις τῶν Ἀθηνῶν (hē Akrópolis tō̂n Athēnō̂n) [Ancient Greek]
Ερέχθειο (Eréchtheio) [Greek]
Ἐρέχθειον (Eréchtheion) [Ancient Greek]
Καρυάτιδες (Karyátides) [Ancient Greek]
Πρόστασις των Κορών (Próstasis ton Korón) [Greek]
Acropolis, Erechtheion, Porch of the Caryatids

Architecture

The Erechtheion is a temple of Ionic style dedicated to the gods Athena and Poseidon. The temple is best known for the Porch of the Caryatids, featuring six sculpted female figures as columns. The temple's unique asymmetrical composition deviates from the prevailing canon of Greek classical architecture, distinguishing it from other temples.

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Architecture: Erechtheion

full/alternative names
Erechtheum
built
419-404 BCE
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Architecture: Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel perched on a 150-meter-high flat-topped rock. The today's remaining buildings which were constructed in the 5th century BCE reflect the artistic and architectural achievements of the Golden Age of Athens and are a symbol of ancient Greek civilization in general.

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2nd half of 5th century BCE
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Geography

local language location name
Αθήνα (Athína), Ελλάδα (Elláda) [Greek]
historical affiliations
498-336 BCE
336-227 BCE
227-84 BCE
84 BCE-395
395-1204
1204-1261
1261-1453
1456-1834

UNESCO World Heritage Site

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cultural
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I, II, III, IV, VI
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404

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