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| location = [[Cyrene]], [[Kyrenaika]] | | location = [[Cyrene]], [[Kyrenaika]] | ||
| dateconstructed = 5th century BCE | | dateconstructed = 5th century BCE | ||
| datedestroyed = 115 {{c|rebuilt}}<br>365 | | datedestroyed = 115 CE {{c|rebuilt}}<br>365 CE | ||
| functions = Temple | | functions = Temple | ||
| affiliation = Cult of Zeus}} | | affiliation = Cult of Zeus}} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The temple faced east towards the rising sun. It was seventy meters long with forty-six {{Wiki|Doric Greek|Doric}}-style columns, and was the largest Greek temple made in Africa. Only being slightly larger than the [[Parthenon]] and the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] in [[Olympia]].<ref name="The Temple of Zeus">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – The Temple of Zeus</ref> Each column's dimension differed slightly, which gave the visitors an impression of uniqueness when viewing each façade.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Doric Architecture</ref> The rebuilt statue of Zeus installed by [[ | The temple faced east towards the rising sun. It was seventy meters long with forty-six {{Wiki|Doric Greek|Doric}}-style columns, and was the largest Greek temple made in Africa. Only being slightly larger than the [[Parthenon]] and the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] in [[Olympia]].<ref name="The Temple of Zeus">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – The Temple of Zeus</ref> Each column's dimension differed slightly, which gave the visitors an impression of uniqueness when viewing each façade.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Doric Architecture</ref> The rebuilt statue of Zeus installed by [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] [[Hadrian]] stood 12 meters high and was made of chiseled marble, it was made to rival the [[Olympia]]n [[Statue of Zeus, Olympia|Statue of Zeus]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Imitation of the Olympian Zeus</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 47 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] visited the temple during his hunt for [[Flavius Metellus]]. By performing a [[Leap of Faith]] from the top of the temple, he caught the attention of a young boy, [[Esiocles]], who offerered to show Bayek around the city, which the Medjay 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 murders Sminthos was accused of. He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the [[Oidipous|son]] of a [[Vesta|prostitute]] was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to leave for [[Apollonia]].<ref name="Cat and Mouse">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Cat and Mouse (Origins)|Cat and Mouse]]</ref> | |||
After the temple was destroyed during the [[Kitos War|Jewish rebellion]] in 115 CE, Hadrian had it reconstructed, but chose not to rebuild the outer portico and instead had the columns restored in [[Korinthia|Corinthian]] marble. This reconstruction was then completed under [[Marcus Aurelius]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Corinthian Columns</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A [[Undue Haste|Papyrus Puzzle]] could be be found in the temple. | |||
*The temple is depicted being on a high platform with many stairs unlike the real temple which has three stairs in a typical fashion to ancient Greek temple architecture. Though, concept art shows the temple with the correct platform. | *The temple is depicted being on a high platform with many stairs unlike the real temple which has three stairs in a typical fashion to ancient Greek temple architecture. Though, concept art shows the temple with the correct platform. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:28, 24 September 2019
This article is about the temple in Cyrene. For other uses, see 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.
Description
The temple faced east towards the rising sun. It was seventy meters long with forty-six Doric-style columns, and was the largest Greek temple made in Africa. Only being slightly larger than the Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus in Olympia.[1] Each column's dimension differed slightly, which gave the visitors an impression of uniqueness when viewing each façade.[2] The rebuilt statue of Zeus installed by Roman Emperor Hadrian stood 12 meters high and was made of chiseled marble, it was made to rival the Olympian Statue of Zeus.[3]
History
In 47 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa visited the temple during his hunt for Flavius Metellus. By performing a Leap of Faith from the top of the temple, he caught the attention of a young boy, Esiocles, who offerered to show Bayek around the city, which the Medjay accepted.[4]
Some time later, Bayek instructed Sminthos to stay hidden and wait for him at the temple gardens while he solved murders Sminthos was accused of. He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the son of a prostitute was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to leave for Apollonia.[5]
After the temple was destroyed during the Jewish rebellion in 115 CE, Hadrian had it reconstructed, but chose not to rebuild the outer portico and instead had the columns restored in Corinthian marble. This reconstruction was then completed under Marcus Aurelius.[6]
Trivia
- A Papyrus Puzzle could be be found in the temple.
- The temple is depicted being on a high platform with many stairs unlike the real temple which has three stairs in a typical fashion to ancient Greek temple architecture. Though, concept art shows the temple with the correct platform.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – The Temple of Zeus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Doric Architecture
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Imitation of the Olympian Zeus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Flea of Cyrene
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Cat and Mouse
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Corinthian Columns