Epidaurus — Artemis Temple North Cult Statue Base (Argolis)
Ἐπίδαυρος · Artemis Base N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇬🇷 Peloponnese, Argolis, Epidaurus, Greece
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About Epidaurus — Artemis Temple North Cult Statue Base (Argolis)
Epidaurus — Artemis Temple North Cult Statue Base (Argolis) in Peloponnese, Argolis, Epidaurus, Greece is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and coring document architectural phasing. The site includes a principal platform and workshop area. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 14.0 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 400 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Construction technique
Theories
- 01Elite residence hypothesis
- 02Territorial marker
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. 1054 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1883
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.6000° N · 23.0800° E · 400 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Epidaurus — Artemis Temple North Cult Statue Base (Argolis) — cella with stratified deposits
37.5993° N · 23.0812° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Epidaurus — Artemis Temple North Cult Statue Base (Argolis) — court with stratified deposits
37.5985° N · 23.0823° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Epidaurus — Artemis Temple North Cult Statue Base (Argolis) — pylon with stratified deposits
37.6007° N · 23.0823° EAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Epidaurus — Artemis Temple North Cult Statue Base (Argolis) — altar with stratified deposits
37.6019° N · 23.0809° E