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Who built erechtheion?
phidias
What is the nickname of the Acropolis?
The nickname of the Acropolis may have been Erechtheion.
What buildings are on the Acropolis?
Principally the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
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 was the erechtheion built?
The Erechtheion was constructed between 421 and 406 BCE on the Acropolis of Athens, designed by the architect Mnesicles. Its complex, asymmetrical layout was influenced by the uneven terrain, and it featured multiple levels to accommodate the sacred sites dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. The building is renowned for its distinctive architectural elements, including the Caryatids of the Porch of the Maidens, which replaced traditional columns with elegantly draped female figures, showcasing the artistry of the period. The Erechtheion's design reflects its dual religious significance and its integration into the landscape of the Acropolis.
Which structure from the Athenian Acropolis had four sides of very different character with each side resting on different ground levels?
Erechtheion
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.
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 was a female figure used as an architectural support known as?
A female figure used as an architectural support is known as a "caryatid." Caryatids typically take the form of a draped female figure that serves as a column or pillar, often seen in classical architecture, such as in the Erechtheion on the Acropolis of Athens. They symbolize both structural support and artistic expression in architecture.
What are some ancient Greek buildings that are still intact?
None are intact after over two thousand years of weather, damage and looting. Some still have parts of them standing. Some notable ones in Athens are the Erechtheion and Parthenon. The latter might have been in much better condition had not a moronic French artillery officer with the Venetian attack on Athens in 1687 CE not tried to demonstrate his marksmanship and lobbed an artillery shell through the roof of the temple - it landed inside on a Turkish gunpowder magazine, and the resultant explosion collapsed the roof of the temple. And the caryatid statues in front of the Erechtheion were surviving nicely until the Greeks left then exposed fifty years ago to the acid rain in the city while they argued endlessly over how to preserve them, and watched the acid burn their marble faces away.
What was the hill in Athens that featured temples and other important buildings called?
The hill that Athens was built on was called the Acropolis. It was a prominent hill located in the center of the city and was an important religious and political center. In addition it was the site of several important structures and monuments including: The Parthenon - a temple dedicated to Athena the patron goddess of Athens The Propylaea - a monumental gateway that served as the entrance to the Acropolis The Erechtheion - a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon The Temple of Nike - a temple dedicated to the goddess of victoryThe Acropolis was an important part of ancient Athens and has remained an important symbol and landmark throughout the centuries.
