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10.3.5: Ancient Greek Temples at Paestum

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

    SmartHistory images for teaching and learning:

    Hera I ("The Basilica") corner capital
    Hera I ("The Basilica") view of stylobate and stereobate (back)
    "Hera II" straight on (rear)
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    Hera I ("The Basilica") oblique view
    Hera I ("The Basilica") interior view with central colonnade
    Hera I ("The Basilica") and "Hera II Behind
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    Hera I ("The Basilica") view of stylobate and stereobate (flank)
    Hera I ("The Basilica") capitals
    Hera I ("The Basilica") and "Hera II
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    Hera I ("The Basilica") view
    Hera I ("The Basilica") column base
    Hera I ("The Basilica")
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    Hera I ("The Basilica") capital
    Hera I ("The Basilica")
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