Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze
Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional·Classical Greek/Roman·🇬🇷 Peloponnese, Bassae, Greece
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About Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze
Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze in Peloponnese, Bassae, Greece is a Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional temple complex attributed to Classical Greek/Roman. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal sanctuary 80 × 55 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 37.4300N 21.9010E controls access to Peloponnese resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey temple complex for Peloponnese, Bassae, illustrating Classical Greek/Roman construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
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. 450 BCE–100 CE
- Period
- Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional
- Culture
- Classical Greek/Roman
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and ceremonial centre for state cult
- Rediscovered
- 1963 survey
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 450 BCE–100 CE
Initial construction of Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze main structure
c. 1903
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1963–2008
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
37.4300° N · 21.9010° E · 101 m · 3 mapped features
Temple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze — Main Structure
structurePrincipal temple complex — Sanctuary 80 × 55 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
37.4308° N · 21.9019° ETemple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
37.4290° N · 21.9003° ETemple of Apollo Epicurius Bassae North Frieze — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
37.4315° N · 21.9022° E