The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.

The temple as seen today was built between 421 and 406 BCE. Its architect may have been Mnesicles, The sculptor and mason of the structure was Phidias, who was employed by Pericles to build both the Erechtheum and the Parthenon.

Front of the Parthenon

Athens, Greece

Another view of the Acropolis hill.

These are copies of the statues of Athenia holding up a small roof next to the Erechtheion. The orginals are in the Acropolis muesum.

Parthenon

Acropolis in a hot autumn day

Acropolis

Acropolis

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Acrópolis

The Acropolis ("town on a hill") from the north.

Acropolis Athens 2018