🏛️ Archaeological Area of Agrigento — Temple of Heracles
Ancient Greek temple in Sicily's Valley of the Temples
📋 Fast Facts
- Built in the late 6th or early 5th century BCE, making it one of the oldest temples in the Valley of the Temples
- Dedicated to Heracles, the Greek hero, in the ancient city of Akragas (modern Agrigento)
- Doric order architecture with peripteral design: originally 6 columns on short sides, 15 on long sides
- Partially restored in the 1920s after centuries of earthquake and war damage
The Temple of Heracles stands within the Archaeological Area of Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sicily's ...