The Propylon Gate represents Greek and Roman victory

The Propylon Gate represents 

Greek and Roman victory

The entrance to the island of Samothrace Greece features a massive and perfect Corinthian facade considered one of the most exquisite examples of classical Greek and Roman columns. This early Ptolemy II-era propylon arch constructed between 285 and 281 BC is built of Thasian limestone and marble and sits on a high point in the sacred area straddling a flowing stream. The temple is also the site where the famous marble sculpture Winged Victory of Samothrace was discovered. 

The marble sculpture "Winged Victory of Samothrace" an ancient Greek work of art depicts the goddess Nike the goddess of victory

This goddess known in Greek and Roman mythology as Victoria is depicted with a crown and large wings symbolizing speed and Greek victory. The ancient sculpture Winged Victory of Samothrace made of paros and lard marble is slightly translucent a style popular in ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. The goddess with her wings spread majestically is headless and armless standing atop a warship her clothing fluttering in the wind. The site itself was once kept secret from the outside world.

The marble sculpture "Winged Victory of Samothrace" an ancient Greek work of art depicts the goddess Nike the goddess of victory. This masterpiece is currently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris France.

Constructed primarily with Thacian white marble walls and Proconnesian details the building is historically significant as one of the earliest Greek structures one side in the Corinthian style and the other in the Ionic style of Ptolemy II's Hellenistic period. It served as a center of the ancient cult known as the Cabeirian Mysteries offering protection and hope for a better afterlife to its participants attracting pilgrims from across ancient Greece. It was dedicated to Kabeiroi minor gods of fertility navigation and metalworking and was associated with the mystical rituals of Gree