The Parthenon in Athens, on the other hand, was experimental, and broke some rules!
The Erechtheion in Athens is the most sacred building on the Acropolis in Athens
It's probably safe to say that no architectural style has been more influential in European and American monumental architecture than that of the Greeks. Courthouses, our capital building, the Stock Exchange - all of these buildings are based on aesthetic and decorative principles developed and perfected by the Greeks nearly 2,500 years ago. What were the principal characteristics of Greek architecture? What are the timeless icons of Greek architecture that continue to influence buildings today? We'll take a look at all of this, and more, as we examine the "Right Ratio" of the Greeks.
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The Oldest Greek Architecture: The Minoans and Mycenaenans
