Studying the land and digging for artifacts.
archaeologist
An archaeologist may use ground-penetrating radar or conduct excavations in promising locations to identify structural remains consistent with temple architecture. They also analyze historical texts, geographical features, and artifacts to narrow down potential sites. Ultimately, combining these methods helps determine the precise location of the ancient temple.
Why a temple was built.
The temple was built by King Solomon in ancient Israel.
The ancient Egyptian temple that was known for its luxury was Luxor Temple. The temple was built around 1400 BCE.
2001
The Parthenon was built as a temple to the ancient Greek goddess Athena.
The ancient Romans built the Temple of Jupiter on Capitoline Hill. Almost at the center of the city.
I'm going to take a guess and invite anyone who's knowledgeable in the area to remove my guess and replace it with the correct answer. I'd guess the major and first step in determining the location of an ancient temple is studying the records, stories and any documentation from the time and area that have a chance of relating to the temple.
every ancient greek city
The Pantheon is a temple the Romans built to dedicate to all the gods of pagan Rome. The temple was the most revered building of ancient Rome.
Ancient Greek, Bronze Age.