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Ancient Greek Architecture

Ancient Greek Architecture can be found all over the world. Not only can the architecture be found in areas around Greece, they can also be found in many areas in the United States. Some of the architectural influences can be what was used to carve the columns or the columns itself. There are three types of columns. These columns are Doric, the simplest, Ionic, the one that seems to have scrolls at the top, and lastly, Corinthian, the one with more advanced carvings in them. Two buildings that can be compared are the Temple of Vesta and the U.S. Supreme Court building.

The Temple of Vesta is located in Rome, Italy and was used for ancient cult activity as far back as the 7th century B.C.E. It was burned twice in its history. The first time was due to the Great Fire of Rome which was said to be caused by Nero. The fire burned most of Rome including the Temple of Vesta. The second time was a fire in AD 191. Since then, the Columns have been torn down but were reconstructed in later years.

The U.S. Supreme Court building is located in Washington D.C. Construction began October 13, 1932 and ended in 1935. Without this building, none of the members of the U.S. Supreme court would have anywhere to stay. Today, the Supreme Court building is known as a national site.

Since these two buildings are located so far apart, how would they compare? First off, the columns are the same type which is Corinthian. Lastly, the columns are both made out of marble. These characteristics can tell that both of these buildings have been influenced by ancient Greek architecture.

In conclusion, both the Temple of Vesta and the U.S. Supreme Court building have characteristics of ancient Greek architecture. They both have Corinthian columns and the columns are both made out of marble. Ancient Greek architecture can be found all over the world. Who knows? maybe it can be found in your own neighborhood.