Bronze head of a bearded man found in the River Sele

Part of Doric Frieze in monumental temple. Two females depicted dancing in honour of Hera

Hercules slaying the giant Alcyoneus part of the Doric frieze of the first cult building

Statue of Hera seated on a throne holding a sacrificial cup (Patera) Circa 5BC

Wedding party having pics taken on the grounds

Parts of the original church are visible

Paestum Museum

May 18, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

Thankfully, during the Second World War, American troops building roads uncovered ancient ruins and halted all works. During the excavation conducted by an archeological expert, artifacts were uncovered and are on display today in the Paestum Museum.
Many of the other larger artifacts on display were removed from the Temples to protect them from looters and souvenir hunters!Read more