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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens. Completed 131 CE.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, 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. (2012, April 26). Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/386/temple-of-olympian-zeus-athens/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/386/temple-of-olympian-zeus-athens/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 07 Feb 2023.
