Erechtheion: Transitional Ruling Periods
Transitional Ruling Periods
After serving its initial purpose as a religious temple, the interior of the Erechtheion was repeatedly converted to adapt to the cultural heritage of the conquerors. The building underwent numerous changes into the 6th century Byzantium period which refashioned the temple into a basilica church. The simple forms of the Erechtheion provided an adequate layout for the complex designs associated with Christian churches, the large open spaces being utilised as ‘baptisteries’ and ‘sacristies’ for the most important clergymen. With the 13th century invasion of the Franks, the Acropolis once again transitioned into a grandiose residence dedicated to the Catholic bishop. After the Frankish stronghold was undermined
After serving its initial purpose as a religious temple, the interior of the Erechtheion was repeatedly converted to adapt to the cultural heritage of the conquerors. The building underwent numerous changes into the 6th century Byzantium period which refashioned the temple into a basilica church. The simple forms of the Erechtheion provided an adequate layout for the complex designs associated with Christian churches, the large open spaces being utilised as ‘baptisteries’ and ‘sacristies’ for the most important clergymen. With the 13th century invasion of the Franks, the Acropolis once again transitioned into a grandiose residence dedicated to the Catholic bishop. After the Frankish stronghold was undermined