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The Propylaea, the monumental gate to the acropolis of Athens. Interior (west) view. Architect: Mnesicles, c. 437–431 BCE.
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Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2014, November 19). Propylaea, Athenian Acropolis. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3265/propylaea-athenian-acropolis/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Propylaea, Athenian Acropolis." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 19, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3265/propylaea-athenian-acropolis/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Propylaea, Athenian Acropolis." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Nov 2014. Web. 03 Dec 2021.
