The Temple of Zeus (Jupiter for the Romans) represents the largest Doric temple of antiquity. It was erected following the victory of the Agrigentines over the Carthaginians at Himera (480-479 B.C.) as a tribute to Zeus. It was one of the most grandiose structures in human history. Surrounded by half-columns alternating with gigantic statues, the Telamons, standing 7.65 meters tall and supporting the entire structure, the temple was never completed. Today, only ruins remain, along with a reconstructed Telamon, which is highly evocative.