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The Temple of Hephaestus, dedicated to the god of metalworking and craftsmanship, is located in Athens, Greece. The temple was designed by Ictinus, one of the Parthenon’s architects. The Temple of ...

Epidaurus, the jewel of the Peloponnese, is famous for its well-preserved ancient theater. One of the most significant archaeological sites of Greece, it attracts thousands of tourists and antiquity ...

Emerald’s lush green has soothed souls and excited imaginations since antiquity. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” Rome’s Pliny the Elder described emerald in his ...