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The Ancient Greek Temples Made of Wood
The idea of ancient Greek temples made of wood seems strange today given that the collective mind goes straight to the marble Parthenon structure or the temple of Olympian Zeus.
The first things that come to mind at the mention...
Ancient Greece
The Day the Acropolis’ Parthenon was Destroyed
On September 26, 1687, the Parthenon of Acropolis in Athens faced a severe blow and was partly destroyed by Francesco Morosini, the leader of the Venetian army, who, as part of the Morean War, led an expedition to attack...
Ancient Greece
The Stunning Ancient Greek Temple of Aphaea on Aegina Island
The ancient Greek Temple of Aphaea on the Greek island of Aegina is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the country.
The goddess Aphaea, who was associated with agriculture and fertility, is thought to be a local deity,...
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Ancient Greek Altar Discovered in Sicily
On Friday, local authorities on the Italian island of Sicily reported the discovery of an ancient Greek altar at the archaeological site of Segesta.
The altar is about 2,000 years old and dates back to the Hellenistic period just before...