Columns of the temple of Zeus at Olba - Diocaesarea

Columns of the temple of Zeus at Olba, ancient city of Cilicia, probably the capital of Pirindu (Rough Cilicia) in the 6th century BC and bishopric in the Roman province of Isauria, or in Uzuncaburç (meaning "High Tower" in Turkish) of present-day Mersin, city of southern Turkey. This temple is known as the best-preserved temple dedicated to Zeus in Asia Minor. The temple, the earliest datable monument in the city, is peripteral, Corinthian in style, the stylobate 33.70 x 21.20 m, 6 x 12 columns, all of which save three are standing at least in part, four with capitals in position.135 film (36×24 mm