Temple of Apollo

archaeological site, Corinth, Greece

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The Temple of Apollo at Corinth is an archaeological site located in Corinth, Greece. It is a remnant of the ancient city, which was a significant commercial and strategic center in antiquity due to its location on the Isthmus of Corinth. The temple itself, dating to around 550 BCE, is represented by seven Doric columns that remain on a rise northwest of the agora, the ancient city's main marketplace. The site of ancient Corinth has been extensively excavated since 1896, revealing remains of various structures including temples, villas, a theatre, and public baths. The Temple of Apollo at Corinth is distinct from the more famous Temple of Apollo at Delphi, which housed the renowned oracle.12

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…are the remains of the Temple of Apollo (c. 550 bce). The remains of other temples, villas, a theatre, shops, public baths, pottery factories, a gymnasium, a large triumphal arch, and other buildings dot the site, which since 1896 has been extensively excavated.
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…are the remains of the Temple of Apollo (c. 550 bce). The remains of other temples, villas, a theatre, shops, public baths, pottery factories, a gymnasium, a large triumphal arch, and other buildings dot the site, which since 1896 has been extensively excavated.
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