Temple E Collection

Temple of Hera or Temple E, Selinunte Archaeological Park, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy

The marriage of Zeus and Hera, 5th century BC
A metope of the marriage of Zeus and Hera, from temple E at Selinunte. The head and arms are made of Parian marble, and set in limestone

Actaeon being devoured by Artemis dogs, 5th century BC
A metope showing Actaeon being devoured by Artemis dogs, from temple E at Selinunte. The head and arms are made of Parian marble, and set in limestone

The ruins of temple E at Selinunte
The ruins of doric temple E at Selinunte, and the ruins of another temple, probably destroyed by an earthquake

Archaic metope showing Actaeon and Artemis, 5th century BC
Archaic metope showing Actaeon being set on by his dogs and Artemis, from temple E at Selinunte. Made of limestone, with head and arms of Parian marble, 5th century BC

Temple C at Selinus, two metopes
Antique illustration of a Temple C at Selinus, two metopes

Temple E, Selinunte, Trapani District, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Temple E, dating from 5th century BC, Selinunte, near Castelventrano, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Temple E (5th century BC), Selununte, Sicily, Italy

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Discover the grandeur of ancient Greece at Selinunte Archaeological Park in Sicily, Italy. Wander through the ruins of Temple E, dedicated to the queen of gods, Hera. This magnificent Doric temple, built in the 5th century BC on the eastern hill of the Acropolis, bears witness to the marriage of Zeus and Hera. Nearby, the chilling tale of Actaeon's tragic encounter with Artemis comes to life through the intricate carvings adorning the temple walls. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the mythology and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.