Epidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth
Epidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth North Annex · Epidauros Site
Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional·Classical Greek/Roman·🇬🇷 Argolis, Epidauros, Greece
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About Epidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth
Epidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth in Argolis, Epidauros, 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 37.5980N 23.0790E controls access to Argolis 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 Argolis, Epidauros, 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
- 1966 survey
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 450 BCE–100 CE
Initial construction of Epidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth main structure
c. 1906
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1966–2011
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Epidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
37.5980° N · 23.0790° E · 122 m · 4 mapped features
Epidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth — Main Structure
structurePrincipal temple complex — Sanctuary 80 × 55 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
37.5988° N · 23.0799° EEpidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
37.5970° N · 23.0783° EEpidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
37.5995° N · 23.0802° EEpidauros Tholos Underground Labyrinth — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
37.5964° N · 23.0779° E