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THESEION-HEPHAISTEION. V century B. C. Athens. Greece
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THESEION-HEPHAISTEION. V century B. C. Athens. Greece
GREEK ART. GREECE. THESEION-HEPHAISTEION. V century. Doric temple built in pentelic marble at time of Pericles (449-425 BC). Was devoted to Hephaesto (or Vulcan), and Athena. Greek agora. Athens
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Athena Athens Capital Colonnade Columns Doric Ergane Hephaisteion Marble Metope Order Pediment Triglyph Hephaestus Ictinus Theseion
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This photograph showcases the breathtaking ruins of the Theseion-Hephaistion Temple in Athens, Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. Constructed during the golden age of Athenian democracy under the leadership of Pericles, this Doric temple was dedicated to the deities Hephaestus (the Greek god of fire and craftsmanship) and Athena (the goddess of wisdom and war). The temple, located in the ancient Agora of Athens, is a remarkable example of classical Greek architecture. Built from the finest Pentelic marble, it features a colonnade of tall, slender columns adorned with intricate metopes and triglyphs. The metopes depict scenes from Greek mythology, while the pediment showcases elaborate sculptures of Athena and Hephaestus, along with their associated gods and heroes. The temple's design follows the Doric order, characterized by its simple yet elegant features, including the distinctive triglyph frieze and the unadorned capitals. The temple's architects, Ictinus and Callicrates, are renowned for their mastery of this architectural style. The Theseion-Hephaistion Temple stands as a testament to the artistic and architectural achievements of ancient Greece. Its ruins continue to captivate visitors and scholars alike, offering a glimpse into the rich history and cultural heritage of this remarkable civilization.
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