Statue from the Argive Heraion

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The sacred precinct of Hera, situated on a gentle slope between Argos and Mycenae, has been a deeply revered and highly significant cult site for centuries. A temple dedicated to the goddess was erected in the 7th century BC, likely as a replacement for an earlier small temple or oecus. The original 7th-century temple met its demise when it was reduced to ashes by fire, a tragic consequence of the negligence of priestess Chryseis in 423 BC. In response to this disaster, a new Doric peripteral temple was constructed by the skilled architect Eupolemos of Argos around 420-410 BC, on a lower terrace than its predecessor. The foundations and superstructure of this 5th-century temple remain intact today, along with select portions of its elaborate sculptural adornments. This remarkable artifact is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a groundbreaking project spearheaded by MyMiniFactory to create a comprehensive digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, accessible for free to the public. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, and individuals with interesting items they'd like to contribute are encouraged to email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can participate.