Monuments of the Past – Object #2

Greece, Athens (Ancient), Erechlion from S.W.

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<p>The photograph shows an archeological site. Temple remains are located in the background. The columns, parts of the wall, and some of the decorative elements still stand. The area around the temple and the foreground contain lots of stone indicating the temple was part of a much larger complex.</p>

Photograph of an archaeological site in Athens, Greece

Questions:

Why would the Greeks build a temple?

What does the temple structure say about Greek technology and advancements?

What conclusions can you draw about the culture of the people who built this structure?

Citations

Greece, Athens Ancient, Erechlion from S.W. Athens Greece, None. [Between 1860 and 1890] Photograph.