The Temple of Hera at Olympia, Greece. Artist: Samuel Magal

The Temple of Hera at Olympia, Greece. Artist: Samuel Magal

2-369-952 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images

The Temple of Hera at Olympia, Greece. The Temple of Hera (also known as Heraion) is an ancient Doric Greek temple. It was destroyed by an earthquake in the early 4th century AD. Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece, is probably best known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. The modern Olympic flame is ignited at the site where the temple of Hera used to stand.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

World Europe Greece Peloponnese Ilía Olympia

  1. 37 38 00 N , 021 39 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Mythology


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5136x3396
File Size : 51,100kb


Aliases

  1. R20280432
  1. 0580024005
  1. 0740000655
  1. 2-369-952
  1. 2369952


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