Temple of Hephaestus

About Temple of Hephaestus

The Temple of Hephaestus is a temple in Athens, Greece, dedicated to the god Hephaestus. The temple is located on the Agora of Athens, east of the Parthenon. The temple was originally built in the 5th century BC, but was destroyed by the Heruli in 267 AD. It was rebuilt by the Roman general Sulla in 80 BC, and again destroyed by the Heruli in 267 AD. The temple was rebuilt by the Roman general Sulla in 80 BC, and again destroyed by the Heruli in 267 AD. It was rebuilt by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. The temple is now in ruins, but it is still an important archaeological site.