Archaeologists in Spain have discovered the possible location of the temple of Hercules Gaditan – a legendary place where pilgrimages were made by the ancient Greeks and Romans, including Julius Caesar.
According to ancient sources, it was located in the Gulf of Cadiz. Using the leader, researchers from the University of Seville have found traces of an ancient monumental building at the bottom of the bay between Chiclana de la Frontera and San Fernando, reports El Pais.
The rectangular structure is almost 300 meters long and almost 150 meters wide. There may be numerous fragments inside.
According to ancient descriptions, the temple of Hercules Hadith was decorated with columns, it burned on the altar eternal fire – it was supported day and night by the priest. Between the columns were placed bronze images of the twelve exploits of Hercules. In this temple, Julius Caesar wept before the image of Alexander the Great. Here, General Hannibal thanked the gods for their success in military campaigns.
In addition to the temple, archaeologists have also discovered an ancient pier and a Roman settlement, now also hidden under water.