Temple of Apollo, Roman temple in Side, Turkey
The Temple of Apollo stands on a coastal promontory with five restored marble columns featuring Corinthian capitals against the Mediterranean Sea background.
Built around 150 CE during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, the temple served as a center of worship in the ancient port city of Side.
The temple honors Apollo, the Roman god of music, harmony, and light, with decorative friezes displaying Medusa heads between the consoles.
The temple underwent substantial restoration work in 2017 to address erosion issues in the concrete foundation and repair exposed metal reinforcements.
A nightclub named Apollo opened near the archaeological site in 2022, raising concerns among archaeologists about potential damage to ongoing excavations.
Location: Side
GPS coordinates: 36.77061,31.39354
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:11
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