THE ACROPOLIS Flashcards

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why is the Erectheion unique

A

chambers for AThena, shrine for Erechtheus, Pandrosus and Kekrops (athenian king), 6 caryatids

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2
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what was the Propylaia

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gateway, similar in style to the Parthenon

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3
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What was the temple of Athena Nike for

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military victory, showed the battle of marathon defeating the persians

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