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Statue of Athena Promachos Description
Exactly in the axis of the central gate of the Propylaia at Acropolis stood a bronze statue of Athena Promachos (the "Champion"), a famous work by Phidias erected in 454 B.C. which stood 9m/30ft high. The statue was later taken to Constantinople, and was destroyed during the Crusaders' siege of the city in 1203.

The goddess, whose lance was visible from a great distance, stood on a marble base, parts of which, with an unusually large "egg-and-dart" moulding, are still in situ.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical;  Archeological site or ruin;  Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain
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