Temple of Athena, Paestum

Temple of Athena, Paestum
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Also known as: Temple of Elagabal at Emesa (Homs)

The Temple of Athena is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia located at Paestum in the province of Salerno, Campania, southwestern Italy [1]. Built around 500 BC, it was originally incorrectly thought to have been dedicated to Ceres [1]. However, the recovery of numerous terracotta statuettes depicting Athena confirmed its dedication to the Greek goddess Athena [1].

TypeTemple complex
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryItaly
Coordinates40.4246° N, 15.0054° E

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