Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis

Why it mattersKey Olba Teukrid temple-complex with stratified sequence and regional typology.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 300 BCE

Period

Hellenistic (300 BCE)

Culture

Olba Teukrid

Purpose

Olba's first capital — cliff acropolis with Zeus temple overlooking Calycadnus gorge

Rediscovered

Modern excavation 1923

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 300 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis

2. 1990 excavation

   Modern rediscovery and scientific excavation of Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis

3. c. 1500 BCE major extension

   Major expansion / refurbishment at Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis

• Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis — Principal Templetempletemple at Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis — hydraulic feature36.5859° N · 33.9230° E
• Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis — Northern Altaraltaraltar at Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis — outlier feature36.5831° N · 33.9240° E
• Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis — Southern Shrineshrineshrine at Olba — Temple of Zeus on Cliff Acropolis — subsidiary complex36.5851° N · 33.9241° E