Didyma — Apollo Temple Adyton North Column
Δίδυμα · Didyma Adyton N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇹🇷 Aydın, Didim, Didyma, Turkey
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About Didyma — Apollo Temple Adyton North Column
Didyma — Apollo Temple Adyton North Column in Aydın, Didim, Didyma, Turkey is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document architectural phasing. The site includes a principal necropolis and workshop area. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 28.5 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 30 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Relation to regional network
- 02Construction technique
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Elite residence hypothesis
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. 900 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1938
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.3800° N · 27.2600° E · 30 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Didyma — Apollo Temple Adyton North Column — cella with stratified deposits
37.3823° N · 27.2591° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Didyma — Apollo Temple Adyton North Column — court with stratified deposits
37.3794° N · 27.2595° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Didyma — Apollo Temple Adyton North Column — pylon with stratified deposits
37.3781° N · 27.2593° E