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title: Temple of Apollo, Pompeii
author: Carole Raddato
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2972/temple-of-apollo-pompeii/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Temple of Apollo, Pompeii

_Authored by Carole Raddato_

## Image File

[![Temple of Apollo, Pompeii](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2972.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2972.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of [Apollo](https://www.worldhistory.org/apollo/) in [Pompeii](https://www.worldhistory.org/pompeii/), looking north towards the altar, podium and cella. [Etruscan](https://www.worldhistory.org/Etruscan_Civilization/) [bucchero](https://www.worldhistory.org/Bucchero/) were found in the area of the temple testifying the existence of the cult of Apollo in Pompeii as early as the 5th century BCE. The ground plan of the temple we see today dates from the 2nd century BCE. It was frequently remodelled up until its final restoration after the [earthquake](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/earthquake/) of 62 CE.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Raddato, C. (2014, August 28). Temple of Apollo, Pompeii. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2972/temple-of-apollo-pompeii/>
### Chicago
Raddato, Carole. "Temple of Apollo, Pompeii." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 28, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2972/temple-of-apollo-pompeii/>.
### MLA
Raddato, Carole. "Temple of Apollo, Pompeii." *World History Encyclopedia*, 28 Aug 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2972/temple-of-apollo-pompeii/>.

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[![copyright source](/images/partners/white-flickr.png)](https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/14831714190/in/set-72157646387229049)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/14831714190/in/set-72157646387229049) by [**Carole Raddato**](https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/14831714190/in/set-72157646387229049). Submitted by [Carole Raddato](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/FollowingHadrian/ "User Page: Carole Raddato"), published on 28 August 2014. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial reasons, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.