It the gods
the columns on a temlple represent the Olympian gods
It once had over 127 columns, now the Temple of Artemis is in ruins.
Columns in the temple
In the Temple built by King Solomon, two columns are mentioned (1 Kings 7:21).
Lucius Sulla seized some of the incomplete columns of the partly rebuilt Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens and transported them back to Rome, where they were re-used in the Temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill..
carved rock or stone plus it's the temple of Athens
The pomegranate fruit was carved in the woodwork of Solomon's temple, as described in the Bible. The pomegranate is often a symbol of prosperity and abundance in religious contexts.
Worshippers and deities found at the Temple of Abu are carved of black diorite, a hard and durable stone. These carvings are highly detailed and realistic, showcasing the artistic skill and craftsmanship of the ancient sculptors.
over 9,000!!
Colonnades.
zeus temple
The temple's cella was enclosed in colonnades of 127 Ionic columns, each 60 feet (18 meters) in height.