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To what extent were the builders of the Erechtheion successful in solving the problems caused by the site and position of the temple?
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Georgina Stewart To what extent were the builders of the Erechtheion successful in solving the problems caused by the site and position of the temple? One would find the remains of the unique Erechtheion situated on the Acropolis after the Propylaea. The Erechtheion was built in 421 BC and completed by 406 BC by Pericles. The Erechtheion owes its name to Erechtheus who was a local hero and legendary king of Athens. This particular temple like others was interupted by war, yet this factor was not why the Erechtheion caused so may problems for the arithects who built it. The purpose of the Erechtheion was to replace the old temple of Athena Polias. When it was built, the architects and builders had to be careful not to make the Erechtheion more exuberant and revolutionary than the neighbouring Parthenon. However my opinion is that this temple is more unique than any...
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