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Temple of Hephaestus
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Πολυξένη
July 25, 2021
It is a very well preserved temple of the ancient classical period (when Pericles was the political leader of Athens).
Theofrastos
May 17, 2018
Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble in honor of god Hephaestus the blacksmith of the gods.
Vassilios
January 30, 2017
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. The building's condition has been maintained due to its history of varied use.
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until…
Michael
December 9, 2015
The temple of Hephestus,the ancient Greek God.
Chrysa
May 28, 2014
This temple, also known as Thiseion, is one of the most well-preserved ancient temples dedicated in the god of Hephaestus.
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