sanctuary - the acropolis

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when was the acroplois made
c450
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who the leader of the acroplis?
pericles
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what is the propylaia?
ceremonial gateway
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when was the propylaia built?
c437-432BC
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who was the architect who made the propylaia?
mnesicles
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how many ionic columns did the erecthion have in the main block?
6
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When was the parthenon made?
447-32BC
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How many columns did the parthenon have?
8x17
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What was the cult statue of Athena made out of?
Cryselephantine
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What is the order of the parthenon?
doric and ionic
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when was the centaurmoachy metopes made?
440BC
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What do the friezes show on the parthenon?
panthenaic procession
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what does the west frieze show?
horsemen preparing for the procession
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what does the north and south frieze show?
chariots heading towards parthenon
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what does the east frieze show?
gods in conversation
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what does the east pediment show?
depicts the birth of Athena on Mt Olympus
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what does the west pediment show?
depicts the contest between poseidon and athena to be patron of athens
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