Temple of Ephesian Artemis
Also known as Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
temple in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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The Temple of Ephesian Artemis was an ancient temple located in Ephesus that was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, making it one of the most impressive architectural achievements of its time. Its recognition as a Wonder demonstrates its exceptional scale, beauty, or engineering, which made it a remarkable structure worthy of being counted among the greatest monuments of antiquity.
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- Temple of Artemis
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- Ναός της Αρτέμιδος
- inception
- 0323-00-00
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This model of the Temple of Artemis, at Miniatürk Park, Istanbul, Turkey, attempts to recreate the probable appearance of the third temple. The site of the temple in 2017 Timeline and map of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, including the Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis or Artemision (Greek: Ἀρτεμίσιον; Turkish: Artemis Tapınağı), also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to a localised form of the goddess Artemis (equated with the Roman goddess Diana). It was located in Ephesus, near modern day Selçuk in Turkey. The original temple was among the Seven Wonders of the World and was burnt down in 356 BCE by Herostratos on the eve of the birth of Alexander the Great. While it had been destroyed and rebuilt many times in ancient history, the last incarnation of the temple was destroyed in 401 CE. Only foundations and fragments of the last temple remain in the present day.
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