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Important and Famous structures in Ancient Greece (Temple of Hera (16…
Important and Famous structures in Ancient Greece
The Acropolis
Famous because of Parthenon
Parthenon is building
Parthenon built for Athena
Parthenon decorated with sculptures
Buildings have both Ionic and Doric orders
Has many other temples also
Hephaestus temple
Most classic example of Doric order
Most decorated friezes
Has 6 columns on the short east and west sides
Has 13 columns on the north and south sides
Temple of Zeus
Corinthian Order
One of the largest temple
250m by 150m
Capital - carved of marble
Temple of Hera
Special terrace wall
Doric Order
16 columns
Originally had wood columns
It had 3 chambers
Had impressive decoration though was Doric