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The Acropolis at Athens, viewed from the nearby Hill of Philopappos. The Parthenon stands out clearly on the summit |
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The Parthenon, built to house the cult-statue of Athena, Athens' patron Goddess. The frieze of sculpted marble panels, originally surrounding the inner temple, were removed by Lord Elgin in 1802 & sold to the British Museum |
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, completed in 132 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The 15 surviving Corinthian columns are over 50 feet high and dwarf Sheila who is standing at the base of the Temple |
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The Caryatids, columns in the form of maidens, which support the southern porch of the Erechtheion Temple on the Acropolis at Athens |
