Temples of Neptune and Hera
Ancient Greek Mythology, Religion, Art
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The Temple of Hera was constructed in Doric style, but in an early style that created a number of differences. There was, for example, an inner row of columns that went right down the middle of the temple. This prevented visitors from having an unobstructed view of the statue of the cult statue of the goddess. This undated photograph was taken facing the northeast and thus shows the back of both the Temple of Hera and the Temple of Poseidon.
The naos of Hera's temple was itself divided into two section by a row of 7 columns. There were also nine columns across the front (and 3 in front of the naos) instead of an even number, thus eliminating a central entrance.
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