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title: Propylaea
author: B. Fletcher
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1049/propylaea/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Propylaea

_Authored by B. Fletcher_

## Image File

[![Propylaea](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1049.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1049.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Propylaea, the monumental gate entrance to the [Athens](https://www.worldhistory.org/Athens/) [acropolis](https://www.worldhistory.org/Acropolis/). Architect: Mnesicles, c. 437–431 BCE.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Fletcher, B. (2013, February 02). Propylaea. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1049/propylaea/>
### Chicago
Fletcher, B.. "Propylaea." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 02, 2013. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1049/propylaea/>.
### MLA
Fletcher, B.. "Propylaea." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Feb 2013, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1049/propylaea/>.

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