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Temple of Apollo By: Saleh Al-Raeesi For: Professor Knutson April 26, 2015 CON 101 Abstract The Temple of Apollo is found in Greece; it is viewed as one of the most important structure in the Apollo sanctuary in Delphi. The Temple has been rebuilt four times with the first one built of laurel tree branches by Trophonios and Agamedes the two legendary architectures in the 7th c. B.C. It was rebuilt around 6th c.B.C after it was consumed by fire. In 330 B.C after an earthquake destroyed it in 373 B.C was rebuilt for the third time by architectures from Corinth. Today only the Temple ruins stand. The Temple of Apollo Building The Temple of Apollo is well seen from the Gulf of Corinth. It is an archeological site in Greece …show more content…

15 kilometers southwest of the Delphi town is the Kirra harbor city on the Gulf of Corinthians. It is Doric in style. It had fifteen columns at the sides and six columns in the end. It was rebuilt four times due to various natural destructions or improvements. The Temple passed through many historical changes until it remained the way currently is. The Temple of Apollo was at the first time built by two legendary architects, Trophonios and Agamedes around the 7th c. B.C. The Temple of Apollo was built to be used as place of worship. It was mostly known as the center of the world or the dwelling place of Apollo (Desscoeudres, Paul 12). Many prominent people of kings, generals, and other ranks visited the Temple of Apollo for advice regarding war, love, politics and other family …show more content…

The pieces of limestone sometimes failed to meet the measured requirements this called for them to be placed and be covered with a substance known as stucco. Stucco was obtained by crushing marble, limestone, gluten-like substrate, and water. The stucco sometimes would have color stains, which would match with the roof of the structure. Materials The Temple of Apollo used various materials that were demanded by the priests. All its architects and constructors worked under the instructions of priests as this was to be a holy place. For special buildings like this, materials would even be imported to make sure they get the right structure The materials included; limestone and marble, which were locally available though some marble was imported, wood was available from the forest, and stucco was also, used which was made from varying pieces of lime and water. From this, it is clear that every material was obtained locally, and manual work was greatly applied. It could shock to know that the building was strong even with the use of manual work in construction. It was built the ordinary way of placing the limestone one after the other and may be adding a coat of stucco, which was simple to believe it could result in such a strong

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