Point of interest
Karyatides
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Location
Karyes
Tips from locals
Stefania
October 30, 2017
According to historians, the Caryatids Monument is located on the ancient acropolis of Karyes and it is an exact copy of a section of Erechtheion's dome at Athens' Acropolis. It was founded in 1983 with the expense of many donors and the initiative of "Karyates Association". Today, it is a symbol for present Karyes marking the connection between the present time and the glorious past of the region.
According to historians, the Caryatids Monument is located on the ancient acropolis of Karyes and it is an exact copy of a section of Erechtheion's dome at Athens' Acropolis. It was founded in 1983 with the expense of many donors and the initiative of "Karyates Association". Today, it is a symbol fo…
Evie
April 24, 2018
According to historians, the Caryatids Monument is located on the ancient acropolis of Karyes and it is an exact copy of a section of Erechtheion's dome at Athens' Acropolis.The Caryatids (means young girls from Karyes), were priestesses virgins who danced a worship dance every year at "Karyateia", a fest dedicated to goddess Artemis the Caryatid.Today, it is a symbol for present Karyes marking the connection between the present time and the glorious past of the region.
According to historians, the Caryatids Monument is located on the ancient acropolis of Karyes and it is an exact copy of a section of Erechtheion's dome at Athens' Acropolis.The Caryatids (means young girls from Karyes), were priestesses virgins who danced a worship dance every year at "Karyateia",…