Aydın · Bodrum · Turkey

Temple of Domitian

Historic photo spotgoogle verified

~30 min

easy

7/10

contemplative

This ruined temple recalls Domitian (r AD 81–96), the tyrant who banished St John to Patmos (where he wrote the Book of Revelation) and executed his own nephew for showing interest in Christianity. The temple, which the unpopular ruler demanded be made in his honour, was promptly demolished when he