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"Temple of Concordia" (430 BCE) This large, impressive temple is not only one of the best-preserved temples...
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Elegant colonnade The elegant colonnade has 6 Doric columns on the ends & 13 on the sides....
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The 'cella' is more visible here The excellent state of preservation of this temple is because it was...
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Temple of Hera/Juno (450-440 BCE) This partially restored temple is located on the SE corner of the...
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Only 30 columns left standing The column count of this huge rectangular temple was 6 by 13 (6...
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"Temple of Hercules" (510 BCE) at dusk. This temple, which was built first, is east of the entrance, & is visible...
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Only 9 columns were re-erected The column count of this long narrow temple was 6 by 15. Of the 38 original...
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Archaic Doric style This temple was built in the Archaic Doric style, the heavy/robust style that...
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Grey-scaled
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Ancient carriage ruts Next to the temple are some interesting deep ruts formed by ancient...
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"Temple of Zeus/Jupiter" (480 BCE) This massive temple, which was built to celebrate the Greek victory over...
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Reproduction of a Telemon The main attraction at this temple is the huge stone statue (telemon,...
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Complex of open air tombs along the path. These Roman & Byzantine rock tombs were carved into the...
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Panoramic views from the ridge of modern Agrigento (a-gree-JENN-toe) town in the distance. That's the...
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Another angle
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View through the tall stalk of a yucca plant, a member of the agave family. In the distance are the bright...
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The outskirts of Agrigento? Those small buildings in a row on center right are above-ground tombs,...
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Golden hue at dusk
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Elevated roadways are common all over hilly Sicily.
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Grand Hotel dei Templi - our hotel near the ruins. I'm not sure how many stars, but it was fine....
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Ingenious lighting in the lobby
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The dining room
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My huge room
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View of the town from my large balcony
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Carvings on the wall befitting the area.
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