Ruins of Poseidonia
by filip007
The town of Poseidonia (later Paestum) was founded by greek colons around 600 BC. It was part of Magna Graecia, the name given to the greek colonies in southern Italy and Sicily, that prospered for a long time. Renamed Paestum at the time of roman conquest in 273 BC, it was an important port.
It was abandoned in early middle ages, thanks to the combination of loss of population with the wars within the roman empire, epidemies of malaria and Saracens invasions. Rediscovered by chance in the end of 18th century, its temples still standing in a beautiful scenery.
The Temple of Athena
by sim1
This is a picture of the Temple of Athena (the previous pictures are also of this temple) and is often called the Temple of Ceres. It is an archaic Doric temple in the ancient city of Paestum. It is the second of the great temples of Poseidonia, constructed c. 500 BCE on the highest point in the city, as temples dedicated to Athena normally was.
Amphitheatre
by Jetgirly
The amphitheare would have been used for sporting events, games and displays. Today, you can enter the amphitheatre and also climb up small stairways (beside the entrance) for a higher view (from inside the window).
Underground Shrine
by sandysmith
An underground shrine was discovered in the area between the Temple of Athena and the Roman Forum, near the agora. Offerings had been placed inside the shrine, the wall closed, never to be opened again, as if the shrine was a tomb. Only the roof extends above the current ground level so look around your feet to spot it!
Scenes of Paestum
by kazander
I had never even heard of Paestum when I ventured there with classmates from my Study abroad program , but I was happily surprised. Beautiful fields nestled in a little valley and full of interesting archelogical treasures.
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Temple of Ceres (or Athena), c500 BCE
It's bigger than this pictures lends itself
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Columes Hera Temple
