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From Wikipedia: "The temple of Poseidon was constructed in approx. 440 B.C., over the ruins of a temple dating from the Archaic Period. It is perched above the sea at a height of almost 60 m. The design of the temple is a typical hexastyle i.e. it had a front portico with 6 columns. Only some columns of the Sounion temple stand today, but intact it would have closely resembled the contemporary and well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus beneath the Acropolis, which may have been designed by the…

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Claudia Jackson
We just witnessed a Sunset Spectacle! On our first day in Athens we wanted to experience sunset as i read that Athens has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, and they were right! Athens was just Glowing!! And the best place to see it? The Temple of Poseidon. Now, you might be curious about who Poseidon was. For those, like me, who watched a cartoon called Little Pollon, where the main character was the daughter of the Sun God, Apollo, Poseidon might ring a bell. So, the Temple ... Temple Of Poseidon, Athens Greece Travel, God Apollo, Greece Itinerary, Greece Outfit, Greece Photography, Be Curious, Sun God, Beautiful Sunsets

We just witnessed a Sunset Spectacle! On our first day in Athens we wanted to experience sunset as i read that Athens has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, and they were right! Athens was just Glowing!! And the best place to see it? The Temple of Poseidon. Now, you might be curious about who Poseidon was. For those, like me, who watched a cartoon called Little Pollon, where the main character was the daughter of the Sun God, Apollo, Poseidon might ring a bell. So, the Temple…

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Deborah Seychell 💚 Malta | Learning through travel
The Erechtheion, An Ancient Greek Temple, Was Built On The Acropolis Of Athens During The Golden Age Of The City, Between 421 And 406 Bce. Its Primary Purpose Was To Serve As A Sanctuary For The Ancient Wooden Cult Statue Of Athena, While Also Serving As A Grand Tribute To The Greatness Of Athens During Its Peak Of Power And Influence. Despite Enduring A Tumultuous History Of Misuse And Neglect, The Erechtheion Has Persisted As A Prominent And Remarkable Structure From Antiquity. Its Elevated The Erechtheion, Ancient Greek Temple, Ancient Greece Aesthetic, Greece Architecture, Acropolis Of Athens, Ancient Athens, Istoria Artei, Athens Acropolis, Grece Antique

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