Temple E at Selinunte, Greek temple ruins in Selinunte, Italy.
Temple E measures 70 meters in length and 27 meters in width, featuring six columns on each facade and fifteen along the sides.
Construction of Temple E took place between 480 and 460 BCE, during the period when Selinunte maintained an alliance with Carthage.
The temple contains metopes depicting mythological scenes, including Zeus and Hera's marriage and Heracles fighting against an Amazon warrior.
The temple underwent reconstruction in 1959, allowing visitors to observe its complete architectural structure with columns reaching 10 meters in height.
The temple features marble faces and arms of female figures integrated into limestone metopes, demonstrating advanced sculptural techniques of ancient Greek artisans.
Location: Selinunte
Location: Castelvetrano
GPS coordinates: 37.58660,12.83480
Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:22
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