Temple of Athena Nike - Athens
by Stephen Stookey
Title
Temple of Athena Nike - Athens
Artist
Stephen Stookey
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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At the precipice of the Acropolis stands the small, but beautiful, Temple to Athena Nike. Visible on the southwestern corner of the Athenian Acropolis the temple is dedicated to the goddess of victory. Its gleaming marble exterior and single-piece ionic columns sign on the Greek blue skies. The temple, designed by Kallikrates and completed in 420 B.C.E., represents the best of the High Classical Period of Greek construction.
The Athenian Acropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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October 13th, 2022
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