Temple of Hephaestus

GPTKB entity

Statements (84)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temples
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Ictinus
gptkbp:architectural_style Classical architecture
gptkbp:art_style classical style
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:Statues_of_Hephaestus_and_Athena
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
gptkbp:built_in 449 BC
gptkbp:constructed_in local limestone
449 BC
gptkbp:coordinates 37.9731° N, 23.7334° E
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
Greek cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of craftsmanship
Cultural landmark in Athens
Symbol of craftsmanship and metallurgy
gptkbp:current_condition Well-preserved
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Hephaestus
gptkbp:dimensions 13.72 m x 31.0 m
gptkbp:exhibits Ancient artifacts
ancient Greek art
gptkbp:famous_event Hephaestus festival
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:features gptkb:sculptures
gptkbp:function gptkb:place_of_worship
Place of worship
gptkbp:has_function 34 columns
gptkbp:historical_analysis religious ceremonies
gptkbp:historical_event site of ancient festivals
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Classical_Greece
gptkbp:historical_research Subject of archaeological studies
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the best-preserved ancient temples
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Temple of Hephaestus
gptkbp:influence Influenced later neoclassical architecture
gptkbp:influenced modern architecture
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Roman_architecture
Greek architecture
gptkbp:inscription Dedication to Hephaestus and Athena Ergane
dedication to Hephaestus and Athena Ergane
gptkbp:inspiration Modern architecture
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:archaeologists
Archaeologists
gptkbp:landmarks gptkb:Stoa_of_Attalos
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Athens
gptkbp:material gptkb:marble
gptkbp:notable_artist Friezes and metopes
gptkbp:notable_feature pediment sculptures
six columns at the front
Well-preserved friezes
decorative frieze
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:Lord_Elgin
gptkb:Robert_Venturi
gptkb:John_Travolta
gptkb:Plutarch
gptkb:Louis_Kahn
gptkb:Alfredo_Jaar
gptkb:Frank_Lloyd_Wright
gptkb:Zaha_Hadid
gptkb:Richard_Meier
gptkb:Tadao_Ando
gptkb:Pausanias
Historians and tourists
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Agora_of_Athens
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:Greek_government
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Athenian_democracy
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:roof_type Gabled roof
gptkbp:significance well-preserved ancient temple
gptkbp:significant_event Cultural festivals in ancient Athens
gptkbp:style Doric order
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Ancient_Agora
gptkb:orcas
gptkbp:symbolizes Craftsmanship
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site No
gptkbp:visitors Tourists
tourists
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ictinus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4