Why is the temple of Artemis a wonder?

Answer 1

Model of Temple of Artemis, Miniaturk Park, Istanbul, Turkey

The Temple of Artemis (Greek: Ἀρτεμίσιον Artemision), also known less precisely as Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to Artemis completed- in its most famous phase- around 550 BC at Ephesus (in present-day Turkey). Though the monument was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only foundations and sculptural fragments of the temple remain. There were previous temples on its site, where evidence of a sanctuary dates as early as the Bronze Age. The whole temple was made of marble except for the roof.

The new temple antedated the Ionic Immigration by many years. Callimachus, in his Hymn to Artemis, attributed the origin of the temenos at Ephesus to the Amazons, whose worship he imagines already centered upon an image. In the seventh century the old temple was destroyed by a flood. The construction of the "new" temple, which was to become known as one of the wonders of the ancient world, began around 550 BC. It was a 120-year project, initially designed and built by the Cretan architect Chersiphron and his son Metagenes, at the expense of Croesus of Lydia.

It was described by Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders:I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, "Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand".[1

Answer 2

The Temple of Artemis was constructed around 550 BC by the ancient Greeks in order to honor the goddess of hunting, fertility, wildlife, and female virginity known as Artemis. The Temple often served as a meeting grounds for artisans and pilgrims, and was a site of significant trade activity.

Answer 3

It was described by Antipater of Sidon, who compiled the list of the Seven Wonders:

I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, "Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand".

Answer 4

It was set near a major port of trade, and many traveled to view the famed temple called a wonder of the world: though this fame the worship of "Artemis" spread throughout the world known to the Greeks, including Egypt.

Answer 5

It was the 7th Wonder of the Ancient World. It aroused the admiration of even Alexander the great. Among others, Scopas and Praxiteles worked there, while the design is attributed to Chirocratus. The foundation of the temple was rectangular in form, similar to most temples at the time, but the building was made entirely of marble, with a decorated facade overlooking a large courtyard. There were 127 columns in total, aligned orthogonally over the whole platform area, except for the central cella, or house of the goddess. Marble steps surrounding the building platform led to the high terrace. The columns were sixty feet high with Ionic capitals and carved circular sides. The temple was both a marketplace and a religious institution. For years, the sanctuary was visited by merchants, tourists, artisans, and kings who paid homage to the goddess by sharing their profits with her. Recent archeological excavations at the site revealed gifts from pilgrims including statuettes of Artemis and artifacts from as far as Persia and India.

Answer 6

This amazing temple was probably built for religious reasons to honor Artemis, the virgin goddess.

Answer 7

The temple of Artemis is unique because it was rebuilt at least 6 times and it is very different from the other ancient wonders.

Answer 8

praying to artemis