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Articles related to "Athenian Acropolis"
The Athenian Acropolis With political beginnings in the age of Mycenaean kings, the Athenian Acropolis evolved into the religious center of Classical Athens, and the symbol of an entire age. athens • acropolis • athena • parthenon • mycenaean
The Erechtheion The Erechtheion incorporated the most important shrines and relics to the ancient Athenians, and proved to be one of the most enduring symbols of the Classical Era. erechtheion • pericles • athenian acropolis • athena • erechtheus
The Propylaia Following the natural geography of the Acropolis, the Propylaia served as a monumental and ceremonial gateway to the Classical Athenian Acropolis. propylaia • athenian acropolis • pericles • parthenon • peloponnesian war
The Temple of Athena Nike This small temple was dedicated to Victory, and was part of Pericles' grand plan to showcase Athens' power and glory. temple of athena nike • athenian acropolis • classical temple • athena • ionic
Who is Kekrops? Definition of the glossary term Kekrops kekrops • cecrops • athens • greek mythology • athenian acropolis
The Parthenon When you think of Greece, you think of the Parthenon. It remains today the ideal of Classical architecure and artistic design. parthenon • greek architecture • athenian acropolis • athena • panathenaic procession
What is a Caryatid? Definition of the glossary term caryatid caryatid • greek architecture • porch of the maidens • erechtheion • acropolis
Who is Erechtheus? Definition of the glossary term Erechtheus erechtheus • athens • acropolis • gaia • erectheion
Pericles and the Agora With funds from a treasury league of alliances, Pericles restored the temples of the Agora, and transformed Athens into a center of culture and political idealism. pericles • athens • agora • delian league • hephaisteion
The Classical Athenian Agora At the height of Athens' power and prominence, the Athenian Agora stood as a symbol of commerce, politics, law, and art. athens • persian war • spartans • sparta • classical period
Monuments of Ancient Corinth Corinth was home to many landmarks and monuments that proved historically significant from Ancient times through the Christian era. corinth • acrocorinth • isthmus of corinth • temple of aphrodite • temple of apollo |
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