Propylaia

Propylaia

Also known as Προπύλαια

Year

432

Architect

Mnesikles

Type

building

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The Propylaea is the monumental western gateway to the Acropolis sanctuary, designed by Mnesikles and built between 437 and 432 BC as the Periclean threshold to the citadel. A central block flanked by two lateral wings, with five doorways a …

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