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Entrance to the Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown

Entrance to the Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown

1-157-286 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Entrance to the Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. Known as the Propylaea, the monumental entrance to the Acropolis was designed by the architect Mnesikles under the direction of Pericles. It was begun in 437 BC, and eventually completed between 421 and 415 BC after work was stopped in 431 BC when the Peloponnesian War broke out.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Mnesikles: Greek: Architect
  2. Perikles: Greek: Statesman, politician, general
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

World Europe Greece Periféreia Protevoúsis Athens

  1. 37 59 00 N , 023 44 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Religion & Belief Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3984x2633
File Size : 30,733kb

Aliases

  1. 001633
  1. 001633
  1. 0390004077
  1. 1-157-286
  1. 1157286
  1. 4077
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