Dion — Sanctuary of Isis North Ancillary (Pieria)
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Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇬🇷 Central Macedonia, Pieria, Dion, Greece
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About Dion — Sanctuary of Isis North Ancillary (Pieria)
Dion — Sanctuary of Isis North Ancillary (Pieria) in Central Macedonia, Pieria, Dion, Greece is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 1.5 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition buried. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 10 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ritual landscape model
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 866 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1908
Antiquarian record, modern excavation from 1960s
c. 1515 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
40.1700° N · 22.4900° E · 10 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Dion — Sanctuary of Isis North Ancillary (Pieria) — cella with stratified deposits
40.1701° N · 22.4914° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Dion — Sanctuary of Isis North Ancillary (Pieria) — court with stratified deposits
40.1684° N · 22.4889° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Dion — Sanctuary of Isis North Ancillary (Pieria) — pylon with stratified deposits
40.1683° N · 22.4890° EAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Dion — Sanctuary of Isis North Ancillary (Pieria) — altar with stratified deposits
40.1718° N · 22.4907° E