architecture
Acropolis of Athens, Propylaea
Athens, Attica, Greece
Προπύλαια (Propylaia) [Greek]
Architecture
The Propylaea constituted the monumental and representative gateway to the sacred area of the Acropolis. This Doric-style building complex, comprising a gatehouse and two wings, is particularly noteworthy for its conceptual combination of different building types.
higher-level structure
built
435-430 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.
built
2nd half of 5th century BCE
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Specifications
height
21.2 m
Specification: Acropolis of Athens
area
30,000 m²
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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