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What material is the erechtheum made of?
The Erechtheum, an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens, is primarily made of Pentelic marble. However, other materials such as limestone and poros stone were also used in its construction.
Purpose of erechtheum?
The Erechtheum was an Ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. The building held some of the most sacred Greek holy relics and provided a place for religious functions. History has found the structure also used as a church and a palace. Time and human defamation has destroyed or altered much of the building's original features.
Who used the erechtheum?
The Erechtheum was used as a temple dedicated to various Greek gods and served as a place of worship on the Acropolis in Athens. It was particularly associated with Athena and Poseidon.
Where can be found a 3 d model of the erechtheum temple?
Try the following: http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Erectheion.html http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Models-Erechtheum-3D-Model/dp/B000QDFBUK
Why was the Erechtheum built?
It was built to replace an earlier temple to Athena that had been destroyed by the Persian army.
What were some of the finest buildings in ancient Greece?
Some of the finest buildings in ancient Greece were the Parthenon, the temple of Zeus in Olympia, the temple of Hera in Olympia, the temple of Artemis, the temple of Posideon at Sounion, the Erechtheum, and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae.
What is a building in the acropolis besides the Parthenon?
The Erechtheum
Where was the Erechtheum built?
On the acropolis of Athens, beside the Parthenon.
Where was the temple of Ares temple found at?
In Egypt the temple was made
What other buildings were on the acropolis?
The Acropolis of Athens has more than 20 structures or remains of structures, and it's difficult to determine which ones would be the "main" ones. However, important and noteworthy to archaeologists are the following structures: the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheum.
Which king made sun temple of konark?
The Sun Temple was built by King Narasimhaeva I.
What was the Temple of Artemis made of?
The Temple of Artemis was the first Greek temple made completely of marble! the roof was made of cedar but other than that it was completely made of marble and gold!
