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The Temple of Athena Nike in Athens, is one of the most famous Ionic buildings in the world. It is located on the Acropolis, very close to the Parthenon. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

Nike means "victory" in Greek, and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war. The citizens worshipped the goddess in hopes of a successful outcome in the long Peloponnesian War fought against the Spartans and their allies.
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Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis, Athens. Ảnh (My favourite planet)