This book gives a breathtaking overview of around 1700 years of the history of ancient temples – including the history of people’s responses to them – using the examples of buildings such as Jefferson’s University of Virginia and the Glyptothek in Munich, which dates back to the reign of Ludwig I. Featuring 100 images, maps, sketches and colour illustrations, it explores the nature and functions of temples in various regions of the Greco-Roman world and their spheres of influence. Based on the latest research, Ulrich Sinn, an internationally renowned archaeologist, gives an informative, clear and accessible explanation of one of the most striking features of the ancient world, buildings which are as impressive today as they were over 2000 years ago.