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 …

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 …

Jul 15, 2021 · The Erechtheion is a well preserved ancient temple within the Acropolis complex where its believed namesake, the legendary Greek king Erechtheus, is thought to have come …

The elegance and delicate forms of the Erechtheion contrast sharply with the neighboring Parthenon that counter-balances the architectural complex with its majestic, Doric presence. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Erechtheion, located on the northern side of the Acropolis, was built between 421 and 406 B.C., but was only actually completed in 395 B.C., due to interruptions caused by the …