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Parthenon
Athens, Greece
The famous Temple of Athena Parthenos, built around 440 BCE, crowns the Acropolis in Athens. It was a major sacred site in Ancient Greece and is considered one of the finest examples of Greek architecture anywhere.
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Agrigento Temples
Agrigento, Italy
Just south of the modern city of Agrigento in southwest Sicily is the Valley of the Temples, an archaeological site with no less than eight ancient Greek temples.
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Paestum Archaeological Site
Paestum, Italy
The Paestum Archaeological Site in southern Italy is home to three Doric Greek temples - the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Hera and Temple of Ceres - and many other ancient ruins.
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Temple of Apollo Epicurius
Bassae, Greece
Dedicated to Apollo the Helper, this is one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Greece. It was completed in 400 BCE using an unusual combination of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian styles.
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Sangamon County Courthouse
Springfield, Illinois
Now a state historic site, the Old State Capitol has hosted several important political events, including Lincoln's "House Divided" speech, Lincoln's laying-in-state following his assassination, and Obama's announcement of his candidacy for president.
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Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece
Located about a mile east of the Sanctuary of Apollo, this sacred precinct was dedicated to the goddess Athena. It contains the mysterious and beautiful Tholos, a 4th-century-BC rotunda.