The drawing was created in 6th century B.C., at least several decades before construction of the Parthenon began.
A mysterious example of ancient Greek graffiti may reveal the existence of a lost temple at the iconic Acropolis of Athens, a pair of researchers have proposed in a study.The Acropolis—an ancient citadel that sits atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the Greek capital—is one of the most visited and well-known archaeological sites in the world. The site is dominated by the ruins of the Parthenon, a marble temple dedicated to the goddess Athena—built in 5th century B.C.
' While several details of Mikon's engraving are not fully understood, it appears to depict a colonnaded building, most likely a temple, according to the study. This structure is identified by the inscription as 'the Hekatompedon.'This term is significant because in ancient Greek, it means '100-footer'—referring to a structure of enormous size.
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