The Parthenon - Location Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Parthenon part of?
A
The sanctuary of Athena on the Acropolis
2
Q
What did the complex have?
A
Several buildings and sculptures that focused their worship on Athena
3
Q
What would visitors see when entering the Acropolis?
A
A huge statue to Athena Promachos
4
Q
Which temple was in the south-eastern corner?
A
Athena Nike
5
Q
What was to the north?
A
The Erechtheion
6
Q
What was the Parthenon on the south-east side dedicated to?
A
Athena Parthenos
7
Q
What did all these temples sought to worship?
A
Athena Polias
8
Q
What stood on the Eastern side of the Acropolis between the Erechtheion and Parthenon?
A
An altar to Athena
