Philippi — Octagon North Apse (Kavala)
Φίλιπποι · Philippi Apse N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇬🇷 Eastern Macedonia, Kavala, Philippi, Greece
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About Philippi — Octagon North Apse (Kavala)
Philippi — Octagon North Apse (Kavala) in Eastern Macedonia, Kavala, Philippi, Greece is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document ceramic seriation. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary settlement. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 19.6 ha. Excavation excavated; condition preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 90 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Elite residence hypothesis
- 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
- Rediscovered
- 1893
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 939 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1927
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
41.0100° N · 24.2800° E · 90 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Philippi — Octagon North Apse (Kavala) — cella with stratified deposits
41.0096° N · 24.2790° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Philippi — Octagon North Apse (Kavala) — court with stratified deposits
41.0095° N · 24.2805° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Philippi — Octagon North Apse (Kavala) — pylon with stratified deposits
41.0102° N · 24.2800° EAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Philippi — Octagon North Apse (Kavala) — altar with stratified deposits
41.0097° N · 24.2809° E