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Akragas

Akragas

Agrigento (AG)

The Valley of the Temples. The main archaeological site includes the most important temples and the lower agorà of the ancient town as well as the hellenistic-roman quarter opposite the museum. In 1997 the Valley of the Temples has been declared world heritage by the UNESCO.

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One of the entrances of the archaeological site of the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento.One of the entrances of the archaeological site ...
The columns of the temple of Herakles (6th century BC) dedicated according to some archaeologists to Herakles, the hero, others believe the temple was dedicated to Apollo.The columns of the temple of Herakles (6th ...
The temple of Herakles, drums of the collapsed columns, only a few columns have been restored.The temple of Herakles, drums of the collapsed ...
Temple of Herakles, drums all over the place.Temple of Herakles, drums all over the place.
The columns of the temple of HeraklesThe columns of the temple of Herakles
An explanation of the plan of the temple of Herakles and the columns of the Doric orderAn explanation of the plan of the temple ...
The temple of Herakles in the Valley of the Temples seen from a distance.The temple of Herakles in the Valley of ...
Villa Hardcastle, the villa of Sir Alexander Hardcastle who dedicated his personal wealth to the Valley of the TemplesVilla Hardcastle, the villa of Sir Alexander Hardcastle ...
Between Villa Hardcastle and the temple of Concordia, the early christian cemetery where part of the rock has broken.Between Villa Hardcastle and the temple of Concordia, ...
The temple of Concordia (440-430 BC, among the best preserved greek temples because it has been used as a christian churchThe temple of Concordia (440-430 BC, among the ...
The temple of Concordia, columns and cella, the cella was adapted as church.The temple of Concordia, columns and cella, the ...
A view of the temple of Concordia, in the background the temple of Juno.A view of the temple of Concordia, in ...
View of the walls of the cella of the temple of Concordia, the walls were rebuilt for the churchView of the walls of the cella of ...
The cella of the temple of ConcordiaThe cella of the temple of Concordia
Detail of the columns of the temple of Concordia.Detail of the columns of the temple of ...
The triglyphs and metopes.The triglyphs and metopes.
Under the shadow of the olive tree of the temple of ConcordiaUnder the shadow of the olive tree of ...
The arcosoli are byzantine burials, every arch could contain one or more burials.The arcosoli are byzantine burials, every arch could ...
The arcosoli and the view towards the sea.The arcosoli and the view towards the sea.
The temple of Juno or Hera was built between 470 and 450 BCThe temple of Juno or Hera was built ...
View of the temple of JunoView of the temple of Juno
The altar of the temple of Juno. Every temple had an altar placed in front.The altar of the temple of Juno. Every ...
The temple of JunoThe temple of Juno
The columns of the temple of Juno against the sky with a passing airplaneThe columns of the temple of Juno against ...
A view of the arcosoli and the temple of Concordia.A view of the arcosoli and the temple ...
A centuries old olive tree, in the background the temple of Juno.A centuries old olive tree, in the background ...
An early christian cemetery opposite the villa Hardgrave and near the temple of the Concordia in use as a church.An early christian cemetery opposite the villa Hardgrave ...
Greek and roman water cisterns have been transformed into christian catacombs.Greek and roman water cisterns have been transformed ...
The entrance to the catacombs under the road. The catacombs were not accessible that day.The entrance to the catacombs under the road. ...
The early christian cemetery in the valley of the temples.The early christian cemetery in the valley of ...
The foundations of the altar of the great temple of Zeus (Jupiter) Olympos.The foundations of the altar of the great ...
Remains of the immense temple of Zeus and the old olive trees.Remains of the immense temple of Zeus and ...
The amassing of stones to clear the main foundations of the temple.The amassing of stones to clear the main ...
An overview of the foundations of the temple of Zeus, some parts have been restored.An overview of the foundations of the temple ...
The temple of Zeus, the foundations.The temple of Zeus, the foundations.
A reproduction of one of the huge statues that decorated the temple, the original is kept at the archaeological museum. These are called Telamons (Atlantes) and measured 7,65 metersA reproduction of one of the huge statues ...
Another Telamon, in the background the town of Agrigento.Another Telamon, in the background the town of ...
A huge block that was part of temple, over two meters high.A huge block that was part of temple, ...
The other side of the temple of Zeus, the temple measured 112,6 m by 56,3 mThe other side of the temple of Zeus, ...
A view of the lower acropolis with the temple of the Dioscuri. In front a block with the typical U form used to pass the ropes to elevate the blocks with a crane.A view of the lower acropolis with the ...
The sacred area of the divinities of the underground, several altars of round and rectangular form are still present. In the background the temple of the Dioscuri.The sacred area of the divinities of the ...
A circular altar dedicated to the gods of the underworld and the columns of the temple of the Dioscuri.A circular altar dedicated to the gods of ...
The columns and remains of the temple of the Dioscuri, Castor and PolluxThe columns and remains of the temple of ...
Detail of the remains of the fronton of the temple of the DioscuriDetail of the remains of the fronton of ...
Next to the temple of the Dioscuri there are the foundations of another temple probably never finishedNext to the temple of the Dioscuri there ...
The gate, porta V, of the town of Akragas gives access to the area of the lower acropolis.The gate, porta V, of the town of ...
Last updated 18/11/2013

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