Temple of Artemis
Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands
archaic Greek temple in Corfu, Greece, built in around 580 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Temple of Artemis
Welcome to the site of the Temple of Artemis in Corfu, a location of immense importance in the history of Western architecture. As we stand here in the Kanoni area, near the monastery of Saint Theodore, we are at the remains of…
Listen in the app2The Doric Revolution in Stone
The Temple of Artemis represents a major technological leap. Before this era, Greek temples were largely made of wood and mud-brick with terracotta decorations. …
Listen in the app3The Gorgon Pediment: Myth and Power
The true soul of this temple was its western pediment. Although the original sculpture is now in the museum, you must imagine it here, looming over the entrance. …
Listen in the app4Archaic Cult Practices and the Altar
A temple was not just a building; it was a functioning center of ritual. To the east of the temple foundations lay the great altar. …
Listen in the app5Korkyra: A Maritime Powerhouse
The size and ambition of the Temple of Artemis reflect the wealth and power of ancient Korkyra. Founded by Corinth in the 8th century BC, Korkyra quickly became one of the leading naval powers in the Mediterranean. …
Listen in the app6Architectural Fragments and the Metopes
While the pediment is the most famous element, the entire temple was a canvas for storytelling. The Doric frieze consisted of alternating triglyphs (vertical blocks) and metopes (square panels). …
Listen in the app7The Site in Later History
Like many ancient sanctuaries, the Temple of Artemis did not survive the transition to the Christian era intact. As the Roman Empire became Christian, the pagan temples were often seen as sources of 'demon' power or simply as…
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As we conclude our journey through the site of the Temple of Artemis in Corfu, we are left with a profound appreciation for the beginnings of the classical world. We have stood at the foundations of the first monumental stone…
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What is Temple of Artemis?
Temple of Artemis is a place in Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.6072, 19.9183 |
| Last updated |
