Greek Architecture

This picture depicts a monumental structure that is colossal in size. This structure is situated in front of a rocky hill and has two levels, with a ramp in the middle leading to the second floor. It is a horizontal structure, with the width significantly longer than its height. It is constructed with stones and perhaps with bricks as well. Every surface of this architecture seems to be wonderfully polished to a smooth surface. This structure is beige, identical to the colors of the sand and rocks in the surrounding. In each levels, there are numerous columns evenly spread out horizontally, similar to columns one would see in a typical Greek temple. The only difference is that these columns seem to have a square or rectangular base, as supposed …show more content…
Even though the ground level seems to be rather approachable by the public, there is actually couple stones layered on top of each other to form the base of this structure, hence the elevation. Consequently, it suggests that the purpose of this structure may very much be religious, as elevated architecture usually embodies people’s desire to be uplifted to be closer to the heavens and the gods. On top of that, the elevation creates a physical boundary between the monument’s ground and the ground level of the site, segregating the ordinary from the sacredness, again, reinforcing the religious purpose of this architecture. As a result, people would have to either walk to the far left edge of the monument or up the ramp in the middle in order to enter the …show more content…
In a way, these barriers reinforce the idea of the importance of the architecture and again emphasizes that this monumental is religious in purpose but not of any common usage. It shows how religious dictates the elements positioned in this structure. As mentioned before, elevation of this building is created to serve as a subtle barrier that visitors may subconsciously be aware of but not directly be reckoned with. However, when a physical fence is situated at the entrance, it once again reinforces the significance of this monument. In addition, there are two animal-like sculptures situated on each side of the gate, suggesting a sense of spiritual guard on this sacred monument. This sense of blockage reinforce that this monument may very much be a religious and sacred, as it prevents commoners' easy