Title

Erechtheion.

Caption

Greece. Athens. Acropolis. Erechtheion. Ionic temple which was built in 421 BC by Athenian architect Mnesicles (Pericles Age). Architectural detail. Cornice, frieze, architrave, capital and columns.

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive

Reference

UMG21A16_236

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33,4Mb (1,3Mb) / 9,2in x 14,1in / 2761 x 4224 (300dpi)

Keywords

5th century BC Ancient Greece Athena Athens Erechtheion Europe Greece Greek Ionic Maidens Poseidon Unesco World Heritage Site ancient ancient age ancient greeks archeological site architect architecture art athenian building columns exterior frieze history mythology religion remains ruins temple