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Temple of Hera

Δρούβα · Π.Ε. Ηλείας
Temple of Hera📷 Matěj Baťha · CC BY-SA 2.5

The Temple of Hera at Olympia, also known as the Heraion, is a peripteral temple located in the northwest corner of the Altis precinct, dedicated to Hera. Built ca. 600-590 B.C., the Heraion is the oldest temple at Olympia and one of the earliest known examples of the Doric order in Greece.

🏛️ In antiquity: Ἡραῖον · attested in 17 ancient texts
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Where is Temple of Hera?

Temple of Hera is located in Δρούβα, Π.Ε. Ηλείας, Greece. Coordinates: 37.63885, 21.62987.

What kind of place is Temple of Hera?

The Temple of Hera at Olympia, also known as the Heraion, is a peripteral temple located in the northwest corner of the Altis precinct, dedicated to Hera. Built ca. 600-590 B.C., the Heraion is the oldest temple at Olympia and one of the ea

How do I get to Temple of Hera?

You can navigate to Temple of Hera via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.63885, 21.62987.

What was Temple of Hera called in antiquity?

In antiquity it was known as “Ἡραῖον”, attested in 17 ancient texts.

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