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Paestum

카파초

5 story sections9 min 40 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:12

    A short journey south from Salerno brings us to the archaeological site of Paestum, originally known by its Greek founders as Poseidonia. Founded around 600 B.C. …

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  2. 2The Three Temples and the Doric Order2:14

    The architectural heart of Paestum lies in its three great temples: the First Temple of Hera (incorrectly called the Basilica), the Second Temple of Hera (often misidentified as the Temple of Neptune), and the Temple of Athena…

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  3. 3The Museum and the Tomb of the Diver2:12

    To fully comprehend the cultural richness of Paestum, a visit to the National Archaeological Museum is indispensable. This museum houses an extraordinary collection of artifacts that bring the ancient city's inhabitants to life. …

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  4. 4Paestum1:31

    As we depart from the sacred grounds of Paestum, I hope you feel the profound sense of continuity that this site provides. It is a place where the ancient world feels remarkably present, where the sheer physical presence of the…

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  5. 5Closing1:31

    As we depart from the sacred grounds of Paestum, I hope you feel the profound sense of continuity that this site provides. It is a place where the ancient world feels remarkably present, where the sheer physical presence of the…

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What is Paestum?

Paestum is a place in 카파초 with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location카파초
TypeHeritage
Story sections5
Total length9 min 40 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates40.4200, 15.0056
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