Erechtheion - Wikipedia
The Erechtheion[2] (/ ɪˈrɛkθiən /, latinized as Erechtheum / ɪˈrɛkθiəm, ˌɛrɪkˈθiːəm /; Ancient Greek: Ἐρέχθειον, Greek: Ερέχθειο) or Temple of Athena Polias[3] is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Erechtheion - World History Encyclopedia
2012年12月3日 · The Erechtheion (or Erechtheum) is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the acropolis of Athens between 421 and 406 BCE in the Golden Age of the city in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the …
Erechtheum | Ancient, Acropolis, Parthenon | Britannica
Erechtheum, ionic temple of Athena, built during 421–405 bc on the Acropolis at Athens, famous largely for its complexity and for the exquisite perfection of its details. The temple’s Ionic capitals are the most beautiful that Greece produced, and its distinctive porch, supported by caryatid.
The Erechtheion - History and Facts | History Hit
2021年7月15日 · The most unusual monument of the Acropolis, the temple was ingeniously built on several levels to compensate for the uneven bedrock. The main temple is divided into two cellae, one dedicated to Athena, the other to Poseidon, representing their …
Erechtheion – Ancient-Greece.org
The Erechtheion is an intricate temple. It sprang from a complex plan that was designed to accommodate the radically uneven ground on the site, and to avoid disturbing sacred shrines like the altars to Poseidon (Erechtheus), and Hephaestus, or the spot where Poseidon hit the Acropolis with his trident.
The Erechtheion - Smarthistory
Dura-Europos. The Erechtheion. by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Perched on a cliff high above Athens, this complex temple is very different from its neighbor, the Parthenon. The Erechtheion, 421–405 B.C.E., Classical period, Acropolis, Athens. Video transcript. Images for teaching and learning. Cite this page.
The Erechtheion: Iconic Temple of Myth and Splendor
2024年5月27日 · This sacred temple, built between 421 and 406 BCE, is dedicated to the legendary kings Erechtheus and Kekrops as well as the gods Athena and Poseidon. Its magnificent Ionic columns, ornate sculptural reliefs, and famous Caryatid statues exemplify the pinnacle of ancient Athenian craftsmanship.
The Erechtheion | Acropolis Museum | Official website
The Erechtheion, designed by the architect Mnesikles, was a complex building constructed in the last twenty years of the 5th century BC. It replaced the “Archaios Neos” (Ancient Temple) of Athena Polias, part of which had been destroyed by the Persians sixty years earlier.
Erechtheion - Visit Greece
Erechtheion. The elegant building known as the Erechtheion, on the north side of the sacred rock of the Acropolis, was erected in 421-406 BC as a replacement of an earlier temple dedicated to Athena Polias, the so-called "Old temple".
Erechtheion - Go Explore Greece
2023年9月7日 · Unearth the secrets of the ancient Erechtheion – a hidden gem atop the Acropolis of Athens. Get up close with the mesmerising Caryatids, stand where gods once battled, and soak in the breathtaking views of Athens. …
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