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Mnesicles

[ nes-uh-kleez ]

noun

  1. Greek architect of the 5th century b.c.


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Behind him stands Mnesicles, the architect of the Propylæ, with a plan of that work in his hand; next him is Solon, the lawgiver.

The propylaea, or entrances to the Acropolis, were finished in five years' time, Mnesicles being the principal architect.

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