Ancient Greek Temples at Paestum

by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

Explore the development of the Doric order in the temples of the city of Poseidon, the god of the sea.

Ancient Greek Temples at Paestum: Hera I, c. 560-530 B.C.E., Archaic Period; Hera II, c. 460 B.C.E., Classical Period; Temple of Minerva, c. 500 B.C.E., Archaic Period

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Hera I ("The Basilica")

Hera I ("The Basilica") and "Hera II

Hera I ("The Basilica") and "Hera II Behind

Hera I ("The Basilica") column base

Hera I ("The Basilica") capital

Hera I ("The Basilica") capitals

Hera I ("The Basilica") view

Hera I ("The Basilica") corner capital

Hera I ("The Basilica")

Hera I ("The Basilica") interior view with central colonnade

Hera I ("The Basilica") oblique view

Hera I ("The Basilica") view of stylobate and stereobate (back)

Hera I ("The Basilica") view of stylobate and stereobate (flank)

"Hera II" straight on (rear)

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Cite this page as: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Ancient Greek Temples at Paestum," in Smarthistory, December 9, 2015, accessed September 30, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/ancient-greek-temples-at-paestum/.