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Athens: Athens Has fine examples of Greek architecture.
Acropolis
-Parthenon -Propylaea -Statue of Athena
-Temple of Athena Nike
Acropolis: Acropolis Other mentionable features of the Acropolis:
- Bronze statue of Athena
-The Erechiteion, -Old Temple of Athena
Delos: Delos Important place in mythology, history, and architecture.
In mythology, is the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Temple of the Delians: Temple of the Delians Built in 478 BC but never finished.
It was the biggest out of the three temples dedicated to Apollo and it is a famous example of the Doric order.
Bassae: Bassae Famous archaeological site-the very first Greek site inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Most famous for Temple of Apollo Epicurius.
Temple of Apollo Epicurius: Temple of Apollo Epicurius Built in mid-5th century BC.
Famous for its unique features- has the oldest Corinthian capital yet found.
Well preserved.
The Making of Buildings…: The Making of Buildings… After the Mycenaean period, the amount of prosperity in Greece dropped and it took a while for Greece to regain funds.
Finally, in 7th century BC, Greece could fund extra ventures, like architecture, that were more for art than for survival. needed money! Modern Greek currency, the Euro.
Methods: Methods Wood supports.
Unbaked brick, limestone, or marble used for wall material.
Terracotta for roof making and bronze detailing. Terracotta
Marble: Marble Marble was used rarely, even with temples.
It was very expensive and had to be imported which cost more. This is a caryatide, a marble statue of a woman in the place of a column.