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Oichalia Municipality, Greece

Temple of Apollo Epicurius in Bassae

Oichalia Municipality, Greece

Temple of Apollo Epicurius in Bassae
Photo: Mark Landon (photographed in 1982; digitized in 2021) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, located in the Oichalia Municipality of Greece, is an ancient Greek temple designed by the architect Ictinus and constructed around 420 BCE. Built in the classical style characteristic of ancient Greek architecture, this archaeological site stands as a significant remnant of Peloponnesian religious architecture. The temple's design reflects the sophistication of its era, and it has been designated a World Heritage Site in recognition of its historical and architectural importance.

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ruins, ancient Greek temple, archaeological site
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archaeological site in Greece, World Heritage Site
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Oichalia Municipality, Greece

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