Sicily - Selinunto Temple
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Sicily - Selinunto Temple
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of one of the temple ruins at Selinunto. There appears to be a figure on top of a delapidated column.. Slide number 45 of Box 106 entitled Sicily Date: circa 1890s
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Appears Delapidated Sicily There
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This evocative black and white lantern slide captures the haunting beauty of the ancient ruins of the Temple of Selinunte in Sicily, Italy. Dating back to the 5th century BC, these ruins are among the largest and most impressive ancient Greek temples still standing today. The temple complex, located on the southwestern coast of Sicily, was once a center of Greek colonization and cultural influence. In this image, the remnants of one of the temple's once grand columns stand proudly against the clear blue sky, their intricate carvings and ornate details now faded with time. Atop the delapidated column, a figure can be seen, adding a sense of scale and humanity to the ruins. The figure, shrouded in mystery, seems to be lost in thought, taking in the rich history and grandeur of the ancient site. The late 19th century was a time of great fascination with the ancient world, and lantern slides like this one would have been used for educational and entertainment purposes. The Victorian era traveler, gazing upon this image, would have been transported to a time long past, imagining the lives of the ancient Greeks who once called this place home. Today, the Temple of Selinunte remains a testament to the enduring power of history, a reminder of the past that continues to captivate and inspire us.
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