Priene — Athena Temple North Column
Πριήνη · Priene Athena N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇹🇷 Aydın, Söke, Priene Athena, Turkey
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About Priene — Athena Temple North Column
Priene — Athena Temple North Column in Aydın, Söke, Priene Athena, Turkey is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and coring document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal platform and workshop area. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 19.2 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 380 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Territorial marker
- 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
- 1887
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1170 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1927
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.6600° N · 27.3000° E · 380 m · 3 mapped features
- Main Temple CellacellaMain Temple Cella at Priene — Athena Temple North Column — cella with stratified deposits37.6577° N · 27.3021° E
- North Court AncillarycourtNorth Court Ancillary at Priene — Athena Temple North Column — court with stratified deposits37.6587° N · 27.3022° E
- Pylon GatepylonPylon Gate at Priene — Athena Temple North Column — pylon with stratified deposits37.6621° N · 27.2980° E
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