Temple of Hera, Olympia, Doric temple in Olympia, Greece
The Temple of Hera stands with six columns on its narrow sides and sixteen columns on its long sides, measuring 50 by 18 meters.
Built around 590 BCE by inhabitants of Skillous, this temple represents one of the earliest examples of monumental temple architecture in Greece.
During antiquity, the temple contained precious artifacts, including the famous statue of Hermes by Praxiteles and the disk of sacred truce.
Visitors can explore the temple foundations, massive orthostates of the cella, and lower sections of columns, with four restored columns currently standing.
The temple features an altar where the Olympic flame ignition ceremony takes place through a ritual performed by the high priestess.
Location: Ancient Olympia Municipality
Inception: 6 century BCE
Architectural style: ancient Greek architecture, Doric order
Part of: Olympia
GPS coordinates: 37.63878,21.62967
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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