Treasury of the Athenians (Delphi, Greece)

Treasury of the Athenians (Delphi, Greece)

Treasury of the Athenians (Delphi)

Delphoi (Greece)

Attikē (Greece)

Classical Greece

Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B.C

This photograph depicts the reconstructed Treasury of the Athenians. Located on the Sacred Way leading up to the Temple of Apollo, this treasury was built to house the offerings dedicated to the god on behalf of the Athenian state. More specifically, this particular building was constructed in thanksgiving for Apollo's help during the infamous Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE; a battle that witnessed the defeat of the Persian forces lead by Darius at the hands of the Athenians. This traditional Doric structure contains many metopes depicting events in the lives of Athens' two greatest legendary heroes: Theseus and Hercules.

Proctor, Christopher

26-May-2007

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Attikē (Greece)

490 BCE - 390 CE