Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2014 - The Temple of Artemis (13)

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Built around the 6th century BC in Ephesus, Turkey, it was dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting and nature. The temple was a massive structure with intricate Ionic architectural features, including numerous columns and sculptural decorations. It was renowned as one of the largest temples of its time. Unfortunately, it suffered damage and multiple reconstructions throughout history, and it was ultimately destroyed by arson in 356 BC. Today, no visible remains of the temple exist, but it remains famous for its grand scale and its significance in ancient culture and religion.