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Heracles and Apollo struggle for possession of the tripod, Treasury of the Siphnians: Delphi, ca 525 BC
The Siphnian Treasury was a dedicated building to the Greek polis, or city-state of Delphi while the oracle was still popular and in use. Such a dedication was common among city-states in order to win the favor of Apollo. Athens also had a treasury dedicated on the site and it is considered one of the most beautiful of the ancient buildings there today. The people of Siphnos gained enormous wealth from their silver and gold mines and were able to afford this luxurious dedication in the 6th century B.C. The building is similar to the porch of a Greek temple and is used to house the many gifts that were offered to Apollo. The pediment of the treasury shows the story of Herakles stealing Apollo's tripod which is important tool used in his powers of foresight. Around the frieze shows varying scenese from the Trojan War. The columns are not a typical Greek style and are known as caryatids. Caryatids were used to support the building and offer a greater amound of decoration. Caryatids are more popularly recognized in the Erechtheion, a temple atop the Athenian Acropolis.
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Siphnos Treasury Frieze , Color Reconstruction
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