The temple of Apollo in Corinth is a historic site. It was constructed in 540 B.C. and is 50 miles from Athens, Greece. For the first time in history, the stunning ruins will be lit up at night.
CNN reported that the project to illuminate the temple of Apollo started in the summer of 2012. It was started because of a study from the 17th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities. CNN reported that they oversee "the safeguard, conservation and administration of Hellenic heritage in the area."
The Greek Reporter said that "All the parameters related to energy conservation were taken into account, and attempts were made to avoid light pollution."
They also reported that the temple is illuminated so it will be easily reversed in case of restoration.
"The striking columns and other remains of the Doric temple sit on an elevated terrace with impressive views of the area occupied by the ancient city, which was destroyed in a series of earthquakes, the latest in 1858," reported CNN.
The site was in ancient Corinth and was first inhabited in the Neolithic period which was from 5000-3000 BC. It was a major Greek city from 8th century BC until 146 BC when it was destroyed by the Romans.
"Its commanding position on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow strip of land that separates the Peloponnese from northern Greece, was the primary basis of its importance. Corinth controlled the diolkos (Greek for "haul across"), the 6th-century BC stone-paved roadway that connected the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth," says sacred-destinations.com
The Temple of Apollo is one of the major landmarks of Corinth and was constructed in 550 BC during the height of its flourishment.
The temple was destroyed in 373 B.C. in an earthquake and it was rebuilt for the third time in 330 B.C.
"The sculptures that adorned its pediment were the creation of Athenian sculptors Praxias and Androsthenes. It was built to similar proportions and size as the Alcmeonidae version of the temple, with a peristasis of 6 and 15 columns along the short and long edges respectively," reported www.ancient-greece.org
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