Carvings and marks in the base of an ancient temple column where molten lead would have been poured to connect the stones

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Carvings and marks in the base of an ancient temple column where molten lead would have been poured to connect the stones to effect the joggle joints.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Didyma, Turkey
Photo credit: © James Caldwell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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