Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Erechtheion, a classical Greek temple built 421-406 BC, dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, on the north side of the Acropolis, an ancient citadel site raised above the city, in Athens, Greece. The Porch of the Caryatids (right) consists of 6 female statues supporting the roof. The Erechtheion is thought to have been designed by architect Mnesicles and sculpted and decorated by Phidias. Pericles developed the Acropolis in the 5th century BC, adding the Parthenon, Propylaia, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike to the site. The Acropolis is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

Picture No

14021889

Media ID

45678001

Size

8268px x 6201px (19.9MB)

Credit

Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen

Date

2009