The stone columns of Paestum’s temples

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A view of the ancient temples of Paestum — A view of the ancient temples of PaestumPhoto: Oliver-Bonjoch, CC BY-SA 3.0

The ancient temples of Paestum — The ancient temples of PaestumPhoto: Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0

Lion-head spouts from the Temple of Hera in Paestum’s museum — Lion-head spouts from the Temple of Hera in Paestum’s museumPhoto: Rigorius, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Basilica (misnamed when discovered in the 18th Century; actually a Temple of Hera, 550 BC), Paestum - north face — The Basilica (misnamed when discovered in the 18th Century; actually a Temple of Hera, 550 BC), Paestum - north facePhoto: Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup from Centennial, CO, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

The stone columns of Paestum’s temples — The stone columns of Paestum’s templesPhoto: Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0

Calyx krater, National Archaeology Museum at Paestum — Calyx krater, National Archaeology Museum at PaestumPhoto: Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup, CC BY-SA 2.0

The stone columns of Paestum’s temples — The stone columns of Paestum’s templesPhoto: Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0

Carved architectural fragments in Paestum’s museum — Carved architectural fragments in Paestum’s museumPhoto: Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup from Centennial, CO, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Temple of Ceres (Athena) (500 BC), Paestum - eastern end — Temple of Ceres (Athena) (500 BC), Paestum - eastern endPhoto: Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup from Centennial, CO, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

The ancient Greek temples of Paestum — The ancient Greek temples of PaestumPhoto: Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0

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