HOUSES OF PRAYER:

GREEK AESTHETICS AND THE ACROPOLIS

by Dr. Deborah Vess

The Erectheon

The Erectheon is built on the site of the original temple of the Acropolis. It is famous for its south porch, which is supported by caryatid statues. It was built in 420 B.C.E., and has two sections, one dedicated to the worship of Athena and the other to Poseidon.

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