Laodicea — Zeus Temple North Column (Denizli, Lykos)
Laodicea Column N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇹🇷 Denizli, Laodicea, Turkey
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About Laodicea — Zeus Temple North Column (Denizli, Lykos)
Laodicea — Zeus Temple North Column (Denizli, Lykos) in Denizli, Laodicea, Turkey is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and magnetometry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal necropolis and domestic quarter. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 29.2 ha. Excavation excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 260 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ritual landscape model
- 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
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 942 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1897
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.8300° N · 29.1100° E · 260 m · 4 mapped features
- Main Temple CellacellaMain Temple Cella at Laodicea — Zeus Temple North Column (Denizli, Lykos) — cella with stratified deposits37.8289° N · 29.1085° E
- North Court AncillarycourtNorth Court Ancillary at Laodicea — Zeus Temple North Column (Denizli, Lykos) — court with stratified deposits37.8324° N · 29.1088° E
- Pylon GatepylonPylon Gate at Laodicea — Zeus Temple North Column (Denizli, Lykos) — pylon with stratified deposits37.8297° N · 29.1080° E
- Altar PlatformaltarAltar Platform at Laodicea — Zeus Temple North Column (Denizli, Lykos) — altar with stratified deposits37.8293° N · 29.1093° E
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