... Propylaea, the monumental new gateway to the sanctuary of the Acropolis. A marvel of architectural achievement, the Propylaea consists of a central portal with two adjoining Doric stoa wings, made of Pentelic white marble. The Propylaea is sometimes considered the most perfect of all the surviving specimens of Athenian art. Architects often consider it more unique in its design than the Parthenon. The temple ... ...

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