The Temple of Artemis was located at an economically robust region, drawing merchants and travelers from all over Asia Minor. The temple was influenced by many beliefs, and can be seen as a symbol of faith for many different peoples. The site also drew pilgrims, peasants, and artisans. The Ephesians worshiped Cybele, and incorporated many of their beliefs into the worship of Artemis. Artemisian Cybele became quite contrasted from her Roman counterpart, Diana. The cult of Artemis attracted thousands of worshipers from far-off lands.
Chersiphron and his son Metagenes, sponsored by Croesus, built the second phase.
The "Croesus" Temple was destroyed on July 21, 356 BC, in a vainglorious act of arson: by one Herostratus.
This supposedly took place on the birthday of Alexander the Great.
it was burned down by herostratus i think
Herostratus
Yes the temple of artemis made for the love of artemis the greek goddess
For worshipping Artemis, of course.
It once had over 127 columns, now the Temple of Artemis is in ruins.
I believe it was built to honor Artemis.
They had designs and builders, as we do today - otherwise, it is not recorded how, the Temple of Artemis was old in the Bronze Age.
The Temple of Artemis was built as a place to worship the goddess Artemis.
It actually burned down multiple times. The original temple burned down in the late 7th or early 6th century B.C., and was rebuilt by a wealthy Athenian family. It burned down several other times after that.
The Temple of Artemis was supposedly the first Greek temple built of marble.
Yes the temple of artemis made for the love of artemis the greek goddess
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was completed around 550 BC. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, who was the Greek goddess of hunting and fertility.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, so it would be appropriate to call it that.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, so it would be appropriate to call it that.
praying to artemis
The Temple of Artemis was made out of marble, save the roof.
The temple of Artemis was built so the ancient Greeks had a place to worship the goddess Artemis.
For worshipping Artemis, of course.
It once had over 127 columns, now the Temple of Artemis is in ruins.