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The Temple of Neptune (or Apollo or Hera II), which dates from 450 BC and is the most complete of the three - everything remains intact except the roof and parts of the inner walls. On the east side are remains of two altars, one large and one smaller. The smaller one was added by the Romans when they cut through the larger altar to build a road to the forum. Statues around the larger altar may indicate that Apollo was patron of the temple. Another possible dedication is Hera, like the temple next to it.

Photo Creative Commons License Phil Hollman.

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