The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was an enormous rectangular structure made out of shining white marble in the ancient city of Ephesus. It honored Apollo's twin sister Artemis, the goddess of hunting. The temple, which featured 127 columns, included a large open courtyard that served as a marketplace for artisans and magicians, as well as a religious site for priests and priestesses. This Wonder was destroyed and rebuilt several times. After first being burned to the ground by fire in 356 B.C., and then being destroyed again in 262 A.D., the temple was finally torn down in 401 A.D. Recent attempts to rebuild the temple have resulted in a few columns being re-erected. Continue... Mapping the Treasures | Empereur | Unforgettable Moments Seven Wonders | Resources | Guide | Transcript | Treasures Home Editor's Picks | Previous Sites | Join Us/E-mail | TV/Web Schedule About NOVA | Teachers | Site Map | Shop | Jobs | Search | To print PBS Online | NOVA Online | WGBH © | Updated November 2000