More Ancient Greek Practices Revealed by Temple Positions

While conducting a survey of Ancient Greek temples built in the Italian island of Sicily, expert Dr. Alun Salt found that only three of them were constructed in positions that did not make them face the rising Sun. The scientist, who is an astronomy technician at the University of Leicester&#... [ read more >> ]

The vast majority of Greek temples in Sicily is facing East. Researchers wonder why

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The vast majority of Greek temples in Sicily is facing East. Researchers wonder why