The Erechtheion by junge1
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The sacred rock of the Acropolis was for many centuries the most important religious center of the city of Athens. The first traces of occupation go back to the Neolithic period. In Mycenaean times it was the seat of the king, whose megaron stood roughly on the site on which the Erechtheion was built many centuries later. After the 11th century BC the Acropolis became the home of the cult of Athena, patron goddess of the city that took her name, and of other gods, and was adorned with majestic temples, brilliant buildings and a vast number of votive monuments.
In the middle of the 5th century BC, when Athens was at the height of its power, the ambitious artistic program of Perikles was implemented: the Parthenon, the Propylaea and, and a little later, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, were all erected between 447 and 406 BC.
The Erechtheion was built about 420 BC on the north side of the flat summit of the hill that housed earlier cults. It is an Ionic temple, with a complex design. On the east side is a porch, with six Ionic columns, on the north a monumental propylon and on the south a porch, the roof of which is supported by six figures of maidens, the famous Caryatids. The cella was divided into two parts, in which Athena and Poseidon-Erechtheus were worshiped (Source: Official pamphlet).
This picture was taken on 27 June 2013,
Sig...
Comments (26)
Faemike55
to see this in its full and complete glory would be something to dream about. As is, it is still very majestic great capture
tigertim
fabulous photo SIg...the clarity is great... not too many tourists!!.. a fabulous back drop for a render!!
junge1
@tigertim: The tourist were swarming over this hill like Soldier ants. I was lucky in this photo, they were all to one side or behind me!
Jay-el-Jay
A wonderful shot of this historic sight.
Isabelle711
Gorgoeus historic site. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))) I love seeing people out enjoying the site. :))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see on your travels. :))))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God bless.
starship64
What an amazing site! Wonderful shot.
jayfar
Great architecture and a great shot Sig.
whaleman
Very nice shot!
auntietk
What a treat! I love the details of the porch and the windows. This is a bit of architecture I hadn't seen before, and I loved pouring over your photograph in full view. VERY cool!
farmerC
Exellent shot.
erlandpil
A wonderful shot erland
anmes
A site to visit! great capture and I like the human involvement, enough but not overpowering
renecyberdoc
fantastic architecture.
ontar1
Love the pov, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dakotabluemoon
Magnificent capture of such an historical place.
flavia49
breath-taking view
Richardphotos
awesome subject and a superb capture. so much history there. it would a pleasure to try and relate to all the people that lived there for so many years
sandra46
SUPERB IMAGE
UVDan
This is so awe inspiring. I cannot imagine being here and taking pictures. Awesome shot too! The local historical society should have folks in period costumes posted around this site to advise tourists of the history and to pose for pictures.
danapommet
An excellent capture Sig and a magnificent zoom to see all six Caryatids!!!
jocko500
did very good shot here
KarmaSong
The beauty of the monument and your narrative take us back to a time when nothing was costly enough for the worship and power of the Gods! A superb capture, Sig !
Cyve
Marvelous capture and great POV!
adrie
Gorgeous view and capture my friend.
debbielove
Excellent shot and a quite magnificent view! Great shot Sig! Well taken. Rob