Sunday, May 17, 2009

Temple of Artemis


The temple of artemis(Greek) also know less precisely as Temple of Diana was greek temple dedicated to Artemis completed- in its most famous phase- aroun 550BC at Ephesus (in present day Turkey) under the Achaemenid dynasty of the persian Empire.only foundation and sculpture fragments remains from the temple, which was one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world. There were previous temples on its site, where evidence of a sanctuary dates as early as the Broze Age.
Location: The Temple of Arthemis was located near the ancient city of Ephesus about 50 km south from the modern port city of izmir in Turkey today the site lies on the edge of the modern town selcuk.