Why Was Erechtheion Built?
The Erechtheion Was Built as a Replacement for the “Old Temple” (The Foundations of Which Now Lay Between It and the Parthenon), and to House All the Shrines...
The Erechtheion was built as a replacement for the “Old Temple” (the foundations of which now lay between it and the Parthenon), and to house all the shrines and rituals that once took place there. ... During the Ottoman Empire the temple was converted to a harem and the north porch was walled up.
What was the purpose of Erechtheion?
The Erechtheion was named after the demi-god Erechtheus (Cartwright). The primary function for the Erechtheion was to to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena, but also served other purposes as discussed below (Cartwright).
Why did they build the Parthenon?
The Parthenon was mainly constructed as a temple for the Goddess Athena who was the chief deity worshipped by the residents of Athens. ... Construction of the building began during 447 BCE and lasted until 438 BCE. The decoration of the Parthenon lasted for several more years until 432 BCE.
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