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3 Obscure but Magnificent Historic Monuments Around the World

#1 The Temple of Poseidon

Fareeha Arshad
Lessons from History
2 min readJan 14, 2025

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The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion | Image source: Wikimedia Commons

Throughout human history, several cultures have developed beautiful structures that gained widespread recognition for their beauty, elegance, and importance. Yet, there have been monumental beauties that didn’t achieve the attention they deserved. Let’s look at some of the historical monuments around the world.

1. The Temple of Poseidon

Located in Sounion, Greece, the Temple of Poseidon is one of the most important religious structures from Ancient Greece.

Though the structure has been said to have existed since prehistoric times, nothing proves this. However, archeological findings from the seventh century B.C. suggest that a cult at Poseidon’s temenos could have been involved with this temple’s construction at that time.

According to the Odyssey, the Sanctuary of Sounion is where Menelaos buried Phrontes, his helmsman. This sanctuary is a relatively unpopular cultural place that mainly attracts young couples.

2. Incallajta

Incallajta | Image source: Wikimedia Commons

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Fareeha Arshad
Fareeha Arshad

Written by Fareeha Arshad

Avid reader. Ardent dreamer. Amateur writer.

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