Pronaos facade with sculptural frieze of Temple of Hephaestu

Agora Museum, Athens, Greece

An upward view of the Temple of Hephaestus pronaos showing fluted Doric columns framing the cella entrance, with carved Ionic frieze bands visible along the interior architrave depicting figural scenes. The columns in antis stand between projecting walls beneath a coffered ceiling with geometric patterns, while the darkened doorway leads into the interior sanctuary.


Eastern pronaos of the Temple of Hephaestus showing Doric columns in antis supporting architrave with continuous Ionic frieze depicting
Genre:  449-415 BC

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Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora of Athens


Material: Pentelic marble and Parian marble (sculptural decoration)Date range: 449-415 BC...

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