Some history about this ancient wonder: The Temple of Artemis was an temple built to honor the goddess Artemis (aka Diana) in Ephesus, Turkey . The temple was built and re-built on three different occasions. The first edition was built in the Bronze Age, but was later destroyed by a flood during the 7th century BC. A bigger and more splendid temple was rebuilt around 550 BC, but destroyed by fire by the notorious arsonist Herostratus in 356 BC. Finally, construction for the largest and most spectacular edition began in 326 BC, taking many years to complete. This edition was named as one of the Seven Ancient Wonders by Antipater of Sidon.
The new Temple of Artemis contained more than 127 columns. It was described as being gilded with gold and silver and containing many sculptures and works of art. It is described numerous times in the Holy Bible. The reconstructed temple stood intact for 600 years, ultimately being severely damaged in a raid by Goths in 268 AD. The Temple was believed to be closed permanently by the Christians around 407 AD. The date of its final destruction are unknown. The site of the Temple of Artemis was rediscovered in 1869 by representatives of the British Museum after six years of searching. Many of the stones were used to build other structures and some of the columns and statues were used to build the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul.
Challenge Rules: Dates: Books must be read between June 1-June 30, 2019 Genre: Any genre Format: Any format Length: Minimum of 100 pages, or equivalent (for audiobooks and ebooks) Posting: Must post both picture of book cover and link to book in the Reporting thread
Scoring (Can count as many of the following options as apply)
THEME/CONTENT 5 points: Book is set in a MENA country (Middle East / North Africa) 4 points: Book mentions the Temple of Artemis (must include reference) 3 Points: Book features a main character named Diana or Artemis 2 Points: Book features a natural disaster, such as a flood, fire, hurricane, etc. 1 Point: Book mentions a goddess (must name specific goddess)
AUTHOR 5 Points: Written by a woman 4 Points: Author has initials using letters found in Ephesus in their first and last name 3 Points: Author is named Diana or Artemis 2 Points: Author born or died in June 1 Point: Author has a first name with only four letters
TITLE 5 Points: Book title contains all of the letters in "Temple" 4 Points: Title is in white 3 Points: Title is is at the bottom of the cover 2 Points: Title is in all caps 1 Point: Title has exactly three words (not including subtitle)
COVER (must post picture) 5 Points: Has picture of the Hagia Sofia 4 Points: Has a picture of a temple. mosque, church, or shrine 3 Points: Features a woman 2 Points: Shows a chariot or horse 1 Point: Shows a rock or rocks
Artist's rendering of the ancient wonder
Some history about this ancient wonder:
The Temple of Artemis was an temple built to honor the goddess Artemis (aka Diana) in Ephesus, Turkey . The temple was built and re-built on three different occasions. The first edition was built in the Bronze Age, but was later destroyed by a flood during the 7th century BC. A bigger and more splendid temple was rebuilt around 550 BC, but destroyed by fire by the notorious arsonist Herostratus in 356 BC. Finally, construction for the largest and most spectacular edition began in 326 BC, taking many years to complete. This edition was named as one of the Seven Ancient Wonders by Antipater of Sidon.
The new Temple of Artemis contained more than 127 columns. It was described as being gilded with gold and silver and containing many sculptures and works of art. It is described numerous times in the Holy Bible. The reconstructed temple stood intact for 600 years, ultimately being severely damaged in a raid by Goths in 268 AD. The Temple was believed to be closed permanently by the Christians around 407 AD. The date of its final destruction are unknown. The site of the Temple of Artemis was rediscovered in 1869 by representatives of the British Museum after six years of searching. Many of the stones were used to build other structures and some of the columns and statues were used to build the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul.
Challenge Rules:
Dates: Books must be read between June 1-June 30, 2019
Genre: Any genre
Format: Any format
Length: Minimum of 100 pages, or equivalent (for audiobooks and ebooks)
Posting: Must post both picture of book cover and link to book in the Reporting thread
Scoring (Can count as many of the following options as apply)
THEME/CONTENT
5 points: Book is set in a MENA country (Middle East / North Africa)
4 points: Book mentions the Temple of Artemis (must include reference)
3 Points: Book features a main character named Diana or Artemis
2 Points: Book features a natural disaster, such as a flood, fire, hurricane, etc.
1 Point: Book mentions a goddess (must name specific goddess)
AUTHOR
5 Points: Written by a woman
4 Points: Author has initials using letters found in Ephesus in their first and last name
3 Points: Author is named Diana or Artemis
2 Points: Author born or died in June
1 Point: Author has a first name with only four letters
TITLE
5 Points: Book title contains all of the letters in "Temple"
4 Points: Title is in white
3 Points: Title is is at the bottom of the cover
2 Points: Title is in all caps
1 Point: Title has exactly three words (not including subtitle)
COVER (must post picture)
5 Points: Has picture of the Hagia Sofia
4 Points: Has a picture of a temple. mosque, church, or shrine
3 Points: Features a woman
2 Points: Shows a chariot or horse
1 Point: Shows a rock or rocks
BOOK LENGTH
5 Points: >500 pages
4 Points: 401-500 pages
3 Points: 301- 400 pages
2 Points: 201-300 pages
1 Point: 100-200 pages
Book reporting thread will be opened when the challenge begins. Feel free to ask any questions or share reading plans/ideas on this thread.