Acropolis - Sanctuary of Athena Hygieia

Among the many sanctuaries which lie within the walls of the Acropolis and have left traces in the limestone of the crag, was one sacred to Athena Hygieia.

Beside the southern column of the east portico of the Propylaia is the semicircular base which once supported a bronze statue of the goddess. Opposite it is the square foundation of the altar. This sanctuary was built following the plague of 429 B.C., in which Pericles numbered among its victims.