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ashling

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Tue Jul 2, 2019, 11:30 PM Jul 2019

Greek Temples of Sicily [View all]

https://www.ancient.eu/article/1402/greek-temples-of-sicily/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=zapier&utm_campaign=FB-AHE&fbclid=IwAR1HXPPtv177doZ5Y3FOJKF8F2uuSHT260i_0E5ZeefzspPamEDTiogyb5I

Sicily possessed a greater density of monumental temples than any other area of the Mediterranean and now contains more well-preserved examples than anywhere else. Not only do they make for an unusually rich ensemble of particularly impressive ancient monuments but, moreover, each of them has its own distinctive character and peculiar features, its own history, and its own specific setting within a town or landscape.

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Greek Temples of Sicily [View all] ashling Jul 2019 OP
Poseidonia on the Italian coast, as well trusty elf Jul 2019 #1
I remember going there on a "field trip" BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #2
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