Temple of Athena

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The Temple of Athena at Paestum

Temple of Athena

ancient site, Paestum, Italy

Also known as: Temple of Ceres

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Of the three temples, the Temple of Athena (the so-called Temple of Ceres) and the Temple of Hera I (the so-called Basilica) date from the 6th century bce, while the Temple of Hera II (the so-called Temple of Neptune) was probably built about 460 bce and is the best preserved…
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Of the three temples, the Temple of Athena (the so-called Temple of Ceres) and the Temple of Hera I (the so-called Basilica) date from the 6th century bce, while the Temple of Hera II (the so-called Temple of Neptune) was probably built about 460 bce and is the best preserved…
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