An Ancient Greek Temple

by John Malam

The ancient Greeks built magnificent temples in which to worship their gods. The skill of their architects, builders, stonemasons and craftsmen is legendary.

Find out how a temple was planned and designed.

See how the huge ornate columns and carvings are created.Watch as priests and Greek citizens celebrate religious festivals.

Genres: History

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

John Malam is a British historian, archaeologist, and author of children’s non-fiction books. Trained in Ancient History and Archaeology, he worked on excavations and led an archaeology unit before becoming an editor and later a full-time writer specializing in ancient civilizations.