THE ACROPOLIS

During this period the first monumental temples were built. The first,  was constructed at around 560 BCE in the place were the Parthenon stands today. This temple was dedicated to godess Athena, protector of the city and the pediments were decorated with statues depicting lions and other mythical creatures.

The second big temple was built around 520 BCE and is also known as “the ancient temple” (Archaios Neos – αρχαίος νεώς) and was dedicated to Athena Poliás. The pediments were decorated with marble statues depicting the Gigantomachy.