Bassae — Apollo Temple North Colonnade (Arcadia)
Βάσσαι · Bassae Colonnade N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇬🇷 Peloponnese, Arcadia, Bassae, Greece
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About Bassae — Apollo Temple North Colonnade (Arcadia)
Bassae — Apollo Temple North Colonnade (Arcadia) in Peloponnese, Arcadia, Bassae, Greece is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and coring document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal platform and workshop area. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 39.8 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition buried. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 1130 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Function and labor organization
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
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 947 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1894
Antiquarian record, modern excavation from 1960s
On the ground
Structures & features
37.4300° N · 21.9000° E · 1130 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Bassae — Apollo Temple North Colonnade (Arcadia) — cella with stratified deposits
37.4298° N · 21.8983° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Bassae — Apollo Temple North Colonnade (Arcadia) — court with stratified deposits
37.4323° N · 21.9006° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Bassae — Apollo Temple North Colonnade (Arcadia) — pylon with stratified deposits
37.4308° N · 21.8990° EAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Bassae — Apollo Temple North Colonnade (Arcadia) — altar with stratified deposits
37.4289° N · 21.9015° E