rebuilding program of the second half of the fifth century, which took place under the
leadership of Pericles. This at once beautified the city and gave renewed importance
and visibility to the cult of Athena. Above all, the splendid Parthenon on the south
side of the summit came to dominate the rock, while the sanctuary of Athena Nike
just outside the Acropolis walls gained a richly decorated little temple.
Figure 14.2 Plan of the Periclean Acropolis. Drawn by Jim McCartney; reproduced from
Todd 1996:21, with permission.ßStephen Todd
228 Susan Deacy