What was the name of the greek building that had four columns in front and back, with thick walls on the side?

It also had two columns inside, and didn't have a roof.





I need to know to draw a picture of it for my history class. If you could include a picture, I'd really appreciate it.





We all started drawing it in class, but I didn't finish and it's not in the text book.

What was the name of the greek building that had four columns in front and back, with thick walls on the side?
If you don't know the name of the building, do you by any chance know where it stands? That will help, to give you more information.


I have posted some links for you to see if they meet your question.


The only building that I know with 4 columns is the Erechtheion, but then my knowledge of ancient buildings is limited. Its North side could be what you are asking.





On further search I think the building on the first link is the one fitting your description. I'm positive that is the one.
Reply:The type of building you mention is an amphi-prostyle (columns on both facades) tetrastyle (four columns on each facade) temple. The two columns are behind the facade, ate the opening between the walls. Such a building is the temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis. It used to have a roof though. Also, many propyla (monumental entrance buildings) have this typology.
Reply:You could be describing any classical Greek building, but if it is part of your school corriculum it most probably was a building on the Acropolis (Parthenon or Propylaea or the Erechtheum) or maybe the Agora (Birth place of Democracy) and the Stoa of Attalos...





If you can let us know what area this building is located we can give you a name :-)



Reply:i think you are refering to an ARTUIM...more popular in ancient rome than greece....it was the equivilant of today modern lounge room....
Reply:Parthenon