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The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion (also "Hephesteum" or "Hephaesteum"; Ancient Greek: Ἡφαιστεῖον, Greek: Ναός Ηφαίστου, and formerly called in error the Theseion or "Theseum"; Ancient Greek: Θησεῖον, Greek: Θησείο ), is a well-preserved Greek temple dedicated to Hephaestus; it remains standing largely intact today.
Feb 19, 2021 · The Temple of Hephaestus located in Athens, Greece, was built as a dedication to the ancient god of blacksmiths and fire, Hephaestus, and remains the best preserved ancient temple in Greece.
Aug 9, 2023 · Probably the best preserved temple in Greece rises on a hill on the western edge of the ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus. In this complete guide to the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, you'll learn all about the ancient site, its history, and helpful information about how to get there, tours, and tickets. Let's go!
Theseum, temple in Athens dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena as patrons of the arts and crafts. Its style indicates that this, the best-preserved ancient Greek temple in the world, is slightly older than the Parthenon (i.e., c. 450–440 bc), and its unknown architect may even have changed his plan.
Jul 25, 2022 · The Temple of Hephaestus in Athens sits on a small rocky bluff in the heart of the Ancient Agora complex in central Athens. It is the best preserved Doric temple in the world today. The temple was actually built around the same time as the magnificent Parthenon (circa 450BC).
It’s called the Temple of Hephaestus because it was dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalwork (who made the legendary shield of Achilles), and to Athena, the goddess of pottery and crafts.
Dec 27, 2023 · The Temple of Hephaestus, or Hephaestion, was built in the late 5th century BC. It is located on the north-west side of the Agora, close to a mount called Market Hill. The temple is made out of marble and measures 13.7 x 31.8 metres.
The Theseum, or Temple of Hephaestus, at the Ancient Agora is Athens’ best preserved and restored ancient temple. Built during Athens’ Golden Age in 450 BC, it is believed to have been designed by the same architect as the temples of Poseidon in Sounion, Nemesis in Rhamnous, and Ares in Menidi.
May 18, 2020 · Temple of Hephaestus (circa. 460 – 415 BC) Among the agora’s many temples, alters and other shrines, the temple of Hephaestus is one of the best preserved of its type in Greece. Built to honour Hephaistos, the patron of metal workers and Athena Ergane, patroness of potters and crafts in general, it was built around the same time as the ...
Visit the magnificent Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora of Athens, where history comes alive. Explore its captivating myths and impressive columns, and immerse yourself in ancient Greek culture.
