Caryatid porch, the Erectheum, Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. Artist: Mnesikles

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Caryatid porch, the Erectheum, Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. Designed by Mnesikles, the six columns of the porch are carved in the form of draped female figures (Caryatids).

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Size: 4043px × 2657px
Location: World,Europe,Greece,World,Europe,Greece,Periféreia Protevoúsis,Athens
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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