Italy, Paestum, Temple of Athena (Ceres)

Paestum, an ancient Greek city in Southern Italy, is renowned for its well-preserved Greek temples in the Doric order, dating from 600 to 450 BC. Initially founded by Greek colonists, it was later conquered by the Lucaneans and Romans, who renamed it Pastos and then Paestum. The city was abandoned in the Middle Ages and rediscovered in the 18th century. The site features three large temples, including the Temple of Athena, which showcases a mix of Ionic and Doric styles. The temples have undergone recent renovations and were once used as a Christian church.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?