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The Erechtheion temple, located on the Acropolis of Athens, stands approximately 13 meters (around 43 feet) tall at its highest point. This ancient structure is renowned for its unique asymmetrical design and the famous Porch of the Caryatids, where six elegantly draped female figures serve as columns. The temple was constructed between 421 and 406 BCE and is dedicated to Athena and other deities. Its height contributes to its prominence and significance in classical architecture.
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What buildings are on the Acropolis?
Principally the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
How many columns does the erechtheion have?
The Erechtheion, an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens, features a total of six columns in its most prominent section, the porch of the Caryatids. This porch is supported by six elegantly draped female figures instead of traditional columns. Additionally, the temple has other structural columns in different sections, but the Caryatid porch is its most famous architectural element.
Are they temples on the acropolis?
The Parthenon (the really big one) the Erechtheion, and the temple of Athena Nike (which is really rather cute and little). There is also the Propylaea (the entrance way) which isn't a temple but it is an impressive building none the less.
Who built erechtheion?
phidias
What was the height of Zeus temple?
It depends on which temple to Zeus you refer to.
What is the height of the golden temple?
446
Can the house entrance door face temple?
yes it can face a temple, but it shold not cross the height of the temple.
What is the nickname of the Acropolis?
The nickname of the Acropolis may have been Erechtheion.
What are the three main buildings on the acroplis?
The Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike are the three main buildings on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. These ancient structures are important examples of classical Greek architecture and are dedicated to various gods and goddesses.
What is the present capital of Tamil Nadu?
Area wise big temple - Tiruchirapalli - Srirangam Temple Height wise big Temple - Thanjavur - Bhragadeeshwar temple Architechture wise big temple - Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Why was the erechteum built?
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.
How highl is the temple of vesta?
The Temple of Vesta in Rome was about 14 meters (46 feet) in height. It was a small circular temple with a cylindrical cella and a conical roof.
