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The remaining columns of the Temple of Hercules, Agrigento, Sicily. Built in the 6th century BCE, the temple originally had 6 columns on each facade and 15 along the sides.
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2014, May 15). Temple of Hercules, Agrigento. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2635/temple-of-hercules-agrigento/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Temple of Hercules, Agrigento." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 15, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2635/temple-of-hercules-agrigento/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Temple of Hercules, Agrigento." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 May 2014. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
