When was the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia built?
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When was the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia built?
5th century BCE
This is one of the most important temples in Delphi, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. Constructed in the 5th century BCE, it is a relatively late building, for Delphi had sacred sites at least from the 8th century BCE.
Where is the sanctuary of Athena?
Delphi
The sanctuary of Athena Pronaia is located roughly half mile from the main buildings at Delphi located on the terrace. The shrine was originally built at the gateway to Delphi and dedicated to the goddess Athena because it was her duty to protect her half brother Apollo.
What was the sanctuary of Athena made of?
It was 13,5 m in diameter encircled by twenty Doric columns on the outer side and ten Corinthian columns on the inner side. Only three of the exterior columns have today been restored. The structure was made of Pentelic and Parian marble and the walls were set with a layer of dark Eleusinian stone.
Where is the Tholos of Delphi?
The most iconic monument of Delfi is –unexpectedly– not the temple of Apollo where the famous oracle was. It is the Tholos in the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, situated at the east end of the ancient city of Delphi; this will be today’s stop in our virtual journey through Greece.
What is a tholos in architecture?
A tholos (pl. tholoi), from Ancient Greek θόλος, meaning “dome”), in Latin tholus (pl. tholi), is an architectural feature that was widely used in the classical world. It is a round structure, usually built upon a couple of steps (a podium), with a ring of columns supporting a domed roof.
Who created tholos?
The tholos tomb is a round, beehive shaped structure famously built by the late Bronze Age Mycenean peoples.
What is the spirit of Delphi?
The spirit of the Oracle of Delphi was eventually passed on from maiden to maiden to continue to speak the prophecies. The Delphic Oracle was one of three priestess who served at the Temple in Delphi. Priests and priestesses at an Oracle spoke on behalf of the gods.
Who is the god of Delphi?
god Apollo
Delphi was an ancient religious sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo.
