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The archaic Didyma temple was completely destroyed during the Persian attacks to 494 B.C. Its treasures plundered, and the valuable Apollo statue, was taken to Ekbatan. The remains of the temple we see today are the remains of the building which was constructed on a larger scale during the reign of Alexander the great and during the Hellenistic period. |
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Where else in the world could you get the opportunity to buy real estate only 600 meters from one of the largest and best preserved temples of the Ancient Civilisation.
With Didim’s New Marina (one of the largest in Turkey) completing in May 2009 (3km away)
And with Didim’s New Golf Project in Jan 09 receiving the green light to proceed (5km away)
Who can deny that this is indeed the best property hotspot in Turkey as listed by Financial Times Top 10 places to invest for 2009.
An incredible oppurtunity to purchase a Holiday Home/Investment that is sure to pay dividends. |
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The width of the new temple is 60 meters, its length 118 meters; it rises on a platform surrounded in all directions with seven steps.
Around the temple were 124 Ionic columns 19.70 meters high. Thirteen large steps lead to the front from where one enters the front hall with 12 octagonal columns whose bases are ornamented, 10 of which belong to the Hellenistic, and two to the Roman periods.
The majority of the construction is from marble with the largest single piece weighing in excess of 70 tonnes.
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Due to the materials used and the quality of the craftmanship, today we can still aprreciate the detail crafted by the stone masons Over 2000 years ago. |
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The crowns of the columns surrounding the temple were joined by slabs of marble called architraves ornamented by medusa and bull heads. |