The Temple of Poseidon

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Doric columns of the temple of Poseidon bathed in golden light from the setting sun The fifth century BC Temple of Poseidon was built in the time of Pericles as part of a major sanctuary to the sea god Cape Sounion Attica Greece

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Size: 5400px × 3498px
Location: temple of Poseidon Cape Sounion Attica Greece Europe
Photo credit: © ALIKI SAPOUNTZI / aliki image library / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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