Roman cistern
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A monumental gateway at the western end of the Athenian Acropolis. As an element of the Periklean remaking of the Athenian Acropolis, work on the Propylaea commenced in 437 BCE and was abandoned, unfinished, in 432 BCE. The architect Mnesikles was responsible for the Propylaea.
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FAQ
Where is Roman cistern?
Roman cistern is located in Ακρόπολη, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece. Coordinates: 37.97006, 23.72491.
What kind of place is Roman cistern?
A monumental gateway at the western end of the Athenian Acropolis. As an element of the Periklean remaking of the Athenian Acropolis, work on the Propylaea commenced in 437 BCE and was abandoned, unfinished, in 432 BCE. The architect Mnesik
How do I get to Roman cistern?
You can navigate to Roman cistern via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.97006, 23.72491.
What was Roman cistern called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Nikias Monument (Athens)”, attested in 1 ancient texts.
Nearby
- 🏛️ Sanctuary of the Nymph 0.0 km
- 🏛️ Classical Athens 0.1 km
- ⛪ St. Sophia 0.1 km
- 🏛️ House of Proklos 0.1 km
- 🎭 Odeon of Herodes Atticus 0.1 km
- 🏛️ Propylaea of Athens 0.1 km