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The '''Temple of Zeus''' in [[Cyrene]] was a key holy site in the city.  It was built in the 6th century BCE in the Doric style.  Stonework shows that there were traces of Egyptian craftsmanship.  
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The '''Temple of Zeus''' was a major temple complex in [[Cyrene]], dedicated to [[Zeus]], the [[Greece|Greek]] god of sky,thunder, order, and justice.
 
==History==
==History==
In 44 BCE, the [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] came to Cyrene to confront [[Flavius Metellus]], the Roman Proconsul of Cyrenaica and leader of the [[Order of the Ancients]].  As he arrived in the city, he heard a man preaching a poem praising Flavius.  Although he tried to ignore it, Bayek made his way up to the Temple to get a vantage point of the city.  After performing a [[Leap of Faith]], he caught the attention of a young boy, [[Esiocles]], who volunteered to show Bayek around the city, to which he accepted.  
In 44 BCE, the [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] visited the temple during his journey to hunt down [[Flavius Metellus]]. After performing a [[Leap of Faith]], he caught the attention of a young boy, [[Esiocles]], who volunteered to show Bayek around the city, to which he accepted.<ref name="The Flea of Cyrene">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[The Flea of Cyrene]]</ref>


Some time later, Bayek instructed Sminthos to stay hidden and wait for him at the temple gardens while he solved a murder case involving his name.  He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the son of a prostitute was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to make leave for Apollonia.  
Some time later, Bayek instructed [[Sminthos]] to stay hidden and wait for him at the temple gardens while he solved a murder case involving his name. He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the son of a prostitute was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to make leave for [[Apollonia]].<ref name="Cat and Mouse">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Cat and Mouse (Origins)|Cat and Mouse]]</ref>


During the Jewish Revolt of 115 CE, the temple was damaged, but the Romans repaired shortly after the revolt was quashed.  The temple was then destroyed with the rest of Cyrene in 365 CE when an earthquake hit the Eastern Mediterranean.  After this, the temple, like the rest of Cyrene, was abandoned.  
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] ''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
 
==References==
==References==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] ''
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Temple of Zeus

The Temple of Zeus was a major temple complex in Cyrene, dedicated to Zeus, the Greek god of sky,thunder, order, and justice.

History

In 44 BCE, the MedjayBayek of Siwa visited the temple during his journey to hunt down Flavius Metellus. After performing a Leap of Faith, he caught the attention of a young boy, Esiocles, who volunteered to show Bayek around the city, to which he accepted.[1]

Some time later, Bayek instructed Sminthos to stay hidden and wait for him at the temple gardens while he solved a murder case involving his name. He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the son of a prostitute was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to make leave for Apollonia.[2]

Appearance

References