Location: Temple of Hera, Crotone, Calabria, Italy
Origin: 7th C. BCE, Greek
Ancient name: Promunturium LaciniumOther associated parties: Pythagoras (school)
Cardinal alignment of the temple.
Cardinal alignment of the temple.
From compass observations in situ, the layout appears to be incredibly precise, aligning axially from East to West.
Reviewing the actual sun map at the site, the site confirms the simple compass reading.
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AUTUMNAL EQUINOX |
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