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Athena Promachos. Birds eye view of the Acropolis Athena Promachos would have been visible from sailors as far as 30 miles away. Modern day view of the acropolis. View of the Athena Promachos as you exit the Propylaia.
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Birds eye view of the Acropolis Athena Promachos would have been visible from sailors as far as 30 miles away
The statue on the left is a reconstruction of the Athena Promachos. Instead of holding a spear in the right hand as the original, Athena is holding victory. On the right is the Lemnian Athena, also designed by Phidias. Here Athena is not in armour.