Stock Photo: "Ancient Majesty: Poseidon's Temple Overlooking The Aegean Sea"
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The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, constructed around 440 BC during Athens' Golden Age, is a Doric-style temple dedicated to Poseidon, Greek god of the sea. Positioned on a promontory overlooking the Aegean Sea, it served as both a religious site and a navigational landmark. With its mythological connections and ongoing archaeological significance, it stands as a symbol of ancient Greek architecture and maritime heritage.
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