Temple of Ceres (6th century BC) with its unique tall pediment.
Detail: Temple of Ceres. The Doric freeze is made from large limestone blocks with metopes.
Size: 3592px × 5400px
Location: Temple of Ceres, Paestum, Campania, Italy
Photo credit: © Cairney Down / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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