Labraunda — Andron B North Terrace
Λάβραυνδα · Labraunda Andron B
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇹🇷 Muğla, Milas, Labraunda, Turkey
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About Labraunda — Andron B North Terrace
Labraunda — Andron B North Terrace in Muğla, Milas, Labraunda, Turkey is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and magnetometry document stratified deposits. The site includes a principal necropolis and domestic quarter. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 24.9 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition submerged. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 500 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Construction technique
Theories
- 01Territorial marker
- 02Ritual landscape model
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. 1061 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1946
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.4200° N · 27.8200° E · 500 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Labraunda — Andron B North Terrace — cella with stratified deposits
37.4194° N · 27.8198° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Labraunda — Andron B North Terrace — court with stratified deposits
37.4209° N · 27.8209° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Labraunda — Andron B North Terrace — pylon with stratified deposits
37.4183° N · 27.8225° E