Acropolis of Athens, Greece
ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 10 : A general view of the Porch of the Caryatids of the Erechtheum overlooking the city, on April 10, 2007, in Athens, Greece. The Erechtheum was built on the Acropolis, between 421 and 405 BC, in the Ionic Order. The Porch of the Caryatids is on the South side of the Temple and comprises 6 sculptures of maidens bearing libations, in place of columns, standing on a high base and supporting a decorated flat roof. The Caryatids wear a Peplos with a short cloak hanging from their shoulders. (Photo by Manuel Cohen) ***Local Caption***
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