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'''Marble''' is a metamorphic rock, which is commonly used in sculpting and buildings. | {{Update|''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''}} | ||
'''Marble''' is a metamorphic rock, which is commonly used in sculpting and buildings. Its name derives from the Ancient Greek [[wikt:μάρμαρος|μάρμαρος]] (''marmaros''), meaning "resplendent stone".<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Discovery Sites: "Naxos: Marble"</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Ancient Greece=== | ===Ancient Greece=== | ||
[[File:ACOD Marble workshop Concept Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of a marble workshop in Paros by | [[File:ACOD Marble workshop Concept Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of a marble workshop in Paros by Hugo Puzzuoli]] | ||
In the 5th century BCE, statues and buildings using marble were a common sight in [[Greece]], and multiple marble [[Quarry|quarries]] existed in the known Greek world. Chief among these was [[Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry]] in [[Attika]], and its famous, white Pentelic marble was used in the construction of [[Athens]], particularly the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Akropolis]].<ref | In the 5th century BCE, statues and buildings using marble were a common sight in [[Greece]], and multiple marble [[Quarry|quarries]] existed in the known Greek world. Chief among these was [[Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry]] in [[Attika]],<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> and its famous, white Pentelic marble was used in the construction of [[Athens]], particularly the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Akropolis]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations]]: "Attika: Mt. Pentelikos Village"</ref> Other notable quarries were [[Naxos]]' [[Naxos Quarry|quarry]] on [[Marble Bay]], the [[Aliki Quarry]] on [[Thasos]], and [[Paros Island]]'s [[Fortified Marble Quarry|quarry]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations: "Paros: Paros Harbor"</ref> In addition to these, [[Andros]] was regarded by the historian [[Herodotos]] as the source of ''"some of the most expensive marble in the world"'',<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Memories Awoken]]</ref> and the island of [[Skyros]] was regarded famous both for its [[goat]]s as well as marble quarries.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations: "Skyros: Skyros"</ref> | ||
Marble used for statues was brought to workshops, like the [[Marble Workshop]] in Athens' so-called Marble Quarter. Some, like the Athenian sculptor [[Phidias]], were considered to be especially good at working with the material.<ref name="ACOd" /> While most marble produced and used was pale, even white, [[Tainaros]] in southern [[Lakonia]] was famous for its red and black marble.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations: "Lakonia: Tainaros"</ref> | |||
===Hellenistic Egypt=== | ===Hellenistic Egypt=== | ||
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===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
[[File:Statues3.png|thumb|left|250px|Monteriggioni statuettes: | [[File:Statues3.png|thumb|left|250px|Monteriggioni statuettes: Jupiter and Minerva]] | ||
Marble's value continued well into the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], and within [[Villa Auditore]], a marble staircase ruled the main hall while statues, both from antiquity as well as contemporary, decorated cities like [[Florence]] and Rome.<ref name="ACII">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Though minor in size, the [[Monteriggioni statuette|statuettes]] featuring various Roman deities, found scattered within the town of [[Monteriggioni]], were made of marble.<ref name="ACII" /> | Marble's value continued well into the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], and within [[Villa Auditore]], a marble staircase ruled the main hall while statues, both from antiquity as well as contemporary, decorated cities like [[Florence]] and Rome.<ref name="ACII">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Though minor in size, the [[Monteriggioni statuette|statuettes]] featuring various Roman deities, found scattered within the town of [[Monteriggioni]], were made of marble.<ref name="ACII" /> | ||
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Paros-FortifiedMarbleQuarry1.jpg|Overview of the Fortified Marble Quarry on Paros Island | Paros-FortifiedMarbleQuarry1.jpg|Overview of the Fortified Marble Quarry on Paros Island | ||
Salamis-MarbleQuarry.jpg|A view of the [[Salamis Marble Quarry|quarry]] on the [[Isle of Salamis]], Attika | Salamis-MarbleQuarry.jpg|A view of the [[Salamis Marble Quarry|quarry]] on the [[Isle of Salamis]], Attika | ||
Megaris-Apollostat.jpg|A statue of the god [[Apollo]] made | Megaris-Apollostat.jpg|A marble statue of the god [[Apollo]] made in 5th century BCE | ||
Argolis-SoA-snakerelief.jpg|A painted marble relief featuring [[Asklepios]], [[Hygieia]], and [[snake]]s | Argolis-SoA-snakerelief.jpg|A painted marble relief featuring [[Asklepios]], [[Hygieia]], and [[snake]]s | ||
Delos-TerraceoftheLions.jpg|The [[Terrace of the Lions]] on [[Delos]] | Delos-TerraceoftheLions.jpg|The [[Terrace of the Lions]] on [[Delos]] | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | |||
**''[[River Raids]]'' | |||
**''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' | |||
**''[[The Siege of Paris]]'' | |||
**''[[Dawn of Ragnarök]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Marble is a metamorphic rock, which is commonly used in sculpting and buildings. Its name derives from the Ancient Greek μάρμαρος (marmaros), meaning "resplendent stone".[1]
History
Ancient Greece
In the 5th century BCE, statues and buildings using marble were a common sight in Greece, and multiple marble quarries existed in the known Greek world. Chief among these was Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry in Attika,[2] and its famous, white Pentelic marble was used in the construction of Athens, particularly the Akropolis.[3] Other notable quarries were Naxos' quarry on Marble Bay, the Aliki Quarry on Thasos, and Paros Island's quarry.[4] In addition to these, Andros was regarded by the historian Herodotos as the source of "some of the most expensive marble in the world",[5] and the island of Skyros was regarded famous both for its goats as well as marble quarries.[6]
Marble used for statues was brought to workshops, like the Marble Workshop in Athens' so-called Marble Quarter. Some, like the Athenian sculptor Phidias, were considered to be especially good at working with the material.[2] While most marble produced and used was pale, even white, Tainaros in southern Lakonia was famous for its red and black marble.[7]
Hellenistic Egypt
Under the reign of the Ptolemies, marble in Egypt was appreciated by native Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans alike.[8] Of special note was the city of Cyrene in Libya, bedecked in marble.[9]
Renaissance
Marble's value continued well into the Italian Renaissance, and within Villa Auditore, a marble staircase ruled the main hall while statues, both from antiquity as well as contemporary, decorated cities like Florence and Rome.[10][11] Though minor in size, the statuettes featuring various Roman deities, found scattered within the town of Monteriggioni, were made of marble.[10]
The Imperial District within Constantinople was known for its towering marble buildings, including the Hagia Sophia.[12]
Sikh Empire
Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire had the temple of Harmandir Sahib decorated with marble and gold leaf, and the temple was afterwards known also as the "Golden Temple".[13]
Gallery
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Overview of the Fortified Marble Quarry on Paros Island -
A view of the quarry on the Isle of Salamis, Attika -
A marble statue of the god Apollo made in 5th century BCE -
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The Terrace of the Lions on Delos
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Sites: "Naxos: Marble"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Attika: Mt. Pentelikos Village"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Paros: Paros Harbor"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Memories Awoken
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Skyros: Skyros"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: "Lakonia: Tainaros"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Absolute Power
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India