Didyma — Apollo Temple North Adyton Niche (Branchidae, Alt)
Didyma Adyton Niche2
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇹🇷 Aydın, Didim, Didyma North Adyton, Turkey
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About Didyma — Apollo Temple North Adyton Niche (Branchidae, Alt)
Didyma — Apollo Temple North Adyton Niche (Branchidae, Alt) in Aydın, Didim, Didyma North Adyton, 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 domestic quarter. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 28.4 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition partially preserved. 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
- 02Function and labor organization
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Ritual landscape 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. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 2001
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1039 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1913
Modern rediscovery and excavation
c. 1568 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
37.3810° N · 27.2600° E · 30 m · 4 mapped features
- Main Temple CellacellaMain Temple Cella at Didyma — Apollo Temple North Adyton Niche (Branchidae, Alt) — cella with stratified deposits37.3809° N · 27.2598° E
- North Court AncillarycourtNorth Court Ancillary at Didyma — Apollo Temple North Adyton Niche (Branchidae, Alt) — court with stratified deposits37.3801° N · 27.2603° E
- Pylon GatepylonPylon Gate at Didyma — Apollo Temple North Adyton Niche (Branchidae, Alt) — pylon with stratified deposits37.3818° N · 27.2620° E
- Altar PlatformaltarAltar Platform at Didyma — Apollo Temple North Adyton Niche (Branchidae, Alt) — altar with stratified deposits37.3801° N · 27.2580° E
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