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Plaque of Ergastines

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Plaque of Ergastines is a relief sculpture from the Parthenon in Athens, depicting young women carrying offerings to the goddess Athena during the Panathenaic festival.

AP course connection

Topic 2.5: 2.5 Unit 2 Required Works

Unit 2

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