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In Greek Architecture, Erechtheon is known to be one of most original masterpieces. It was constructed during the Peace of Nikias in 421 B.C. It was built to replace the ancient temple of Athena. This style of architecture is one of the most decorative in Greek history. |
| This structure is unique
because of how it was built on uneven grounds. It was renovated by the
Romans and has a Doric and Ionic style to it.
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This porch that is part of the Erechtheon is known as the
Caryatids. This is considered to be one the most interesting part,
because of the six women that are "holding" up the porch roof with their
heads. The porch also stands over a mythical king of Athens.
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| The Erechtheon was destroyed when the Venetian's were
fighting the Turk's. It was used for gunpowder storage and was blown up
sending the roof flying all over the site and destroyed the rest of
Erechtheon.
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The Erechtheon was dedicated to several gods and goddess.
This is different form other Greek architecture because they normally tend to
dedicated the structure to one god or goddess. Erechtheon had several
small shrines to various figures. This picture is taken as the
vestibule of Poseidon.
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