Temples dedicated to Poseidon often became significant centers of worship, drawing pilgrims from across the ancient Greek world. The ancient Greeks built temples to honor their gods and ensure ...
It was larger and more opulent than any temple that had been constructed on the Greek mainland before. It clearly was also a calculated response to the new Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the home of ...
One of central Athens' best preserved ruins is the Temple of Hephaestus. Nestled within Ancient Agora, this site was built between 460 and 420 B.C. and once served as a Christian church.