The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Choose a Page:*Ionic Capital*Temple SculptureFriezeCaryatid PorchTemplesArchitecture Ionic Capital The top of a column is called the capital. Ionic capitals with their rounded volutes (spiralled scroll tops) are easy to spot. The Ionians built some of the largest temples.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Temples