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The Tower of the Winds (The Horologion) in Athens, Greece by Brigida_Soriano

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by Brigida_Soriano

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Tower of the Winds (Horologion or Aerides) in Athens, Greece. Built in 2nd century BC. It served as a compass, sundial, wetaher vane and water clock. Each face of the frieze is adorned with a relief of one of the god winds. Akropolis in the background. HDR.

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  • athens
  • greece
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  • octagonal
  • marble
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  • personification
  • compass
  • hellenic
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