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The Erechtheion (/ ɪ ˈ r ɛ k θ i ə n /, latinized as Erechtheum / ɪ ˈ r ɛ k θ i ə m, ˌ ɛ r ɪ k ˈ θ iː ə m /; Ancient Greek: Ἐρέχθειον, Greek: Ερέχθειο) or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Dec 3, 2012 · 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...
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.
Jul 15, 2021 · The Erechtheion history. Immersed in myth and legend, the Erechtheion was home to several cults, including those of Poseidon, Athena and, of course, Erechtheus himself. It was the location of the famous myth of Poseidon and Athena’s competition for the city’s affections.
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.
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.
May 27, 2024 · Crowning the Acropolis of Athens, the Erechtheion is a masterpiece of Classical Greek architecture whose sublime beauty and intriguing design have captivated visitors for nearly 2,500 years. 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.
