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What made it different from other temples of that era, is its antechamber which had a pair of massive Corinthian columns.\u00a0 It was built in honor of Apollo, the god of light and music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A visit to the ruins of the Apollo Temple makes for a fascinating experience for lovers of romance and history. It is believed to be the place where Anthony met Cleopatra; he presented the Apollo Temple as a token of his love and devotion to her. 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