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Why was the erechteum built?

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11y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The Erechtheion was built 420-406 BCE, after the Parthenon was completed, to replace the Old Temple located between it and the Parthenon, to house all of the shrines there.

The eastern end was dedicated to Athena Polias (earth and fertility) and housed the old wooden statue of Athena.

The western end covered the marks on the rock where Poseidon allegedly struck his trident during his contest with Athena; and the Erechtheion Sea fountain, and altars to Hephaestos and legendary Athenian hero Boutos.

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