Artemis Temple

Archaeology Project (10%)

1)       select a temple : artemis at ephesus

2)       get basic details of temple:

 dates, 1^st :7^th century Bc 2^nd time : 550 BC, #rd : 323 Bc

possible size,  450 ft long by 225ft wide with 60 ft high with 127 columns

goddess/god, Artemis

sculptures associated with temple, the statue of Artemis

find existing photo of ruin,

 establish proportions and sizes where you can.

3)       research coins associated / describing temple (one or two do not have a coin)

4)       research primary ancient sources on temple: Pausanias

5)       research other temples of that period: Temple of Diana

6)       rough draft your temple

a.          indicate the model scale (1:10 or 1:100 you decide)

b.         key features: steps, columns, capitol type, see textbook for detail.