THE
TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS (Artemision)
This famous temple is one of the seven wonders of the world, and is also known as
Artemission. It was first built in lonian style during 560-550
B.C. by the Lydian King Kroisos. After being burnt down in 356 B.C. by a lunatic, it was rebuilt on the same foundations,
but its height was extended by 3 m. This temple, which is also famous for its marble statues,
is 55.10 x 115 in dimensions and was the largest of all temple, which
were discovered during digs by J.T. Wood in 1869-1874, and David G. Hogart in 1904-1905 in the name of the British
Museum, were taken to England. |
