Erechtheion (built 421 - 406 BC)
The Erechtheion was a temple to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence.
Six finely-sculptured figures (the Caryatids) support the porch entablature and roof. The Caryatids now on the acropolis are exact copies; five of the originals reside in the Acropolis Museum of Athens and the other is in the British Museum, London.
The outlines of a larger destroyed temple are visible beside the Erechtion (foreground).
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Greece - Athens - Acropolis - Erechtion
"Erechtion"