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P21 Delphi
The Temple of Apollo, 7th century BC. It is a peripteral Doric temple (60,32m X 23,82m) with 6 pillars on the short sides and 15 on the long ones. It was rebuilt in the late 4th century BC after a fire. No one was allowed to enter the most sacred area in the middle because it contained the “omphalos” which was thought to be the centre of the world.
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P.22 Athens
The Parthenon, Phidias’ brass statue of Athena, 7,50m high, 5th century BC. The reflection of sunlight on the statue could be seen by sailors reaching the port of Piraeus. |
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P.23 Athens
The Olympion of Adrian, 6th century BC. It was the largest Corinthian style temple in antiquity, 110,35m X 43,68m. There were 104 pillars on its perimeter of a height of 17,25m each, of which only 16 have been preserved. On each long side there were 2 rows of 20 pillars and on each short one 3 rows of 8 pillars. Inside the temple was a gold and ivory statue of Zeus. |
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P24 Athens
The Parthenon, 5th century BC. This most sacred temple dedicated to goddess Athena stands on the highest point of the Acropolis. Architecture and sculpture blend into a classical masterpiece. Built of pentelic marble, it has 8 Doric pillars on each short side and 17 on each long one and dimensions 69,54m X 30,87m. The pillars vary slightly in size to create visual harmony. |
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