Temple of Athena Pronaia
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The Temple of Athena Pronaia was a temple at the ancient site of Delphi, in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, a group of buildings comprising temples and treasuries as well as the famous Tholos of Delphi. There were in fact three successive temples built at the site. The earlier temples (38°28′49″N 22°30′30″E), referred to as A and B, were built in the 7th and 6th centuries BC respectively and were made of porous stone; a third temple (38°28′49″N 22°30′28″E) was built of limestone in the 4th century BC, although it is not certain that it actually was dedicated to Athena this time.
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Ναός της Αθηνάς Προναίας | |
Location | Ancient Delphi |
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Region | Municipality of Delphi |
Coordinates | 38°28′49″N 22°30′29″E |
Altitude | 592 m (1,942 ft) |
Type | Archaeological site |
Part of | Phocis |
History | |
Material | Grey limestone |
Founded | 7th century BC |
Abandoned | 4th or 5th century |
Site notes | |
Condition | Mainly foundations but several culumns are standing. |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | Doric temple |
Architectural details | Three successive temples of rectangular plan in the Doric style and one tholos, or circular building supported by Doric columns. In addition were a number of physically independent altars and a few treasuries, or buildings used for financial purposes, mainly storage of items used as currency. |
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