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Great Altar of Hieron

Great Altar of Hieron

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Great Altar of Hieron

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Location: Siracusa, Sicily, Italy

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March 28, 2023

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Hieron II had this huge altar, 200 meters long, built to commemorate the liberation from the tyrant Thrasybulus. Nothing remains of the temple-like structure.

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Elevation 70 m

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