Sanctuary of Nemesis and Fortress at Rhamnous
5th c. BCE to Roman·Athenian·🇬🇷 Attica, Greece
About
About Sanctuary of Nemesis and Fortress at Rhamnous
Sanctuary of Nemesis and Fortress at Rhamnous in Attica, Greece is a 5th c. BCE to Roman temple-complex attributed to Athenian. Twin Doric temples of Nemesis (large peripteral, small distyle) with Agorakritos statue and deme fortress. Fortified deme at Marathon bay with walls 3 m thick and gates, overlooking Euboean gulf.
Why it mattersType-site for Athenian temple-complex studies
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Phasing sequence
- 02Function and cult identity
Theories
- 01Panhellenic competition centre
- 02Colonial foundation 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. 499–430 BCE
- Period
- 5th c. BCE to Roman
- Culture
- Athenian
- Purpose
- Twin Doric temples of Nemesis (large peripteral, small distyle) with Agorakritos statue and deme fortress
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 499–430 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1880 CE
Systematic excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
38.2210° N · 24.0290° E · 30 m · 4 mapped features
Sanctuary of Nemesis and Fortress at Rhamnous — Principal Temple
templeMain peripteral temple
38.2212° N · 24.0291° ESanctuary of Nemesis and Fortress at Rhamnous — Stoa / Sanctuary Enclosure
stoaPortico enclosure
38.2208° N · 24.0292° ESanctuary of Nemesis and Fortress at Rhamnous — Theatre/Stadium Annex
theatreAnnexed games or assembly building
38.2215° N · 24.0288° ESanctuary of Nemesis and Fortress at Rhamnous — Necropolis Extension
necropolisBurial extension beyond core
38.2206° N · 24.0288° E