Carli Maddock - First Reflection


The temple of Poseidon on the edge of the water took my breath away. The location, with a different sea on either side, dramatises the impact of the temple on the eye. After having been given a better understanding of how difficult the temples were to make, the location of this one was particularly impressive. Not only is the structure itself painstakingly designed and thought through, but the execution appears barely possible. The sides of the hill on which the temple lies are difficult enough for buses to climb, let alone hundreds of men carrying stone of even greater weights. To think that hundreds of men of different generations spent their entire working life building this massive structure is mind-blowing. I can think of few things that my own community could work on for generations out of faith and dedication. It is very inspiring to know that through faith people truly can join and rise together. It gives me hope for our own future. In addition, the fact that the result of their hard work still stands should be impressively noted. The skill was so before its time, and maybe even our own. I am not aware of many modern structures that are built to last as long as this temple, and I doubt that they could ever stand the journey. I found it interesting that the same layout is used amongst many of the ancient temples, and the details are what show the evolving process. I am intrigued to hear of what they find at this site in upcoming years.

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