This building was built during the classical period of Greek art and architecture between 421-405 BC. It was building on the Acropolis of Athens. The building had a place of refuge for Athena Polias, Poseidon, and Erechtheus. The building was a porticoe on the east, north and south side. The eastern side has hexastyle Ionic which was the entrance to the shrine of Athena. The northern side has tetrastvle Inonic which gives access to the western cella through a doorway. The southern side has six female figures that support the building. 
The Temple of Apollo at Didyma
The temple of Apollo was built at Didvma in Turkey in 300 BC. This building is the fourth largest sanctuary in the Greek world after the Temple of Artemis. The temples design was dipteral which is two sets of columns surrounding the interior section. These columns reached 19.5 m high. These columns surrounded a small chamber that has a statue of Apollo.
The Temple of Athena Nike
The temple of Athna Nike was part of the Acropolis in the city of Athens. It was built in Didyma, Turkey around 300BC. The temple was completed in 420 BC. The temple was smaller than the other temples of Acropolis. The design of the temple was dipteral. The temple had a state of Athen Nike. In the states cella was made of wood and held a pomegrade in the right hand. The left hand held a helmet. 
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