Poseidon's Temple at Cape Sounio in Attiki region of Greece.

Poseidon's Temple at Cape Sounio in Attiki region of Greece. Stock Photo
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Gabriela Insuratelu / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

BPKRA4

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43.6 MB (2.1 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4692 x 3250 px | 39.7 x 27.5 cm | 15.6 x 10.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

20 October 2009

Location:

Kato Sounio, Attiki, Greece

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The dramatic coastal location of Soúnio (Cape Sounion) in southern Attica was an ideal spot for a Temple of Poseidon, god of the sea. Standing atop sheer cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, the marble temple has served as a landmark for sailors from ancient times to today.