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the end of the Archaic period an imposing temple was constructed in the
position of the Classical one seen today, but it was slightly smaller in
dimensions. It was Doric, made of poros, with an external colonnade of 6
x 13 columns, and an internal one which supported the roof. Its
construction was interrupted by the Persian invasion and the temple
remained unfinished. The later temple, the one preserved today,
was also Doric, with 6 x 13 columns, made of Agrileza marble, but
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The
stylobate measured 13,47 x 31,12 m. It was constructed in 450-440 B.C.
and, according to another theory, was the work of the architect who had
also built the Hephaisteion ("Theseion") in the Ancient Agora
of Athens, the Temple of Nemesis at Rhamnous, and the Temple of Ares
which was probably erected in Acharnes. The
sculptural decoration of the temple, made of Parian marble, is preserved
in a poor condition. |
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frieze of the east side depicted Centauromachy, and the east pediment
(of which only a seated female figure is preserved) probably depicted
the fight between Poseidon and Athena for the domination of Attica. The
two antae of the east side and several of the columns of the east part
of the temple are still preserved today, while the west is completely
destroyed. |
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