Sounion — Poseidon Temple North Peristasis
Sounion Peristasis N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇬🇷 Attica, Cape Sounion, Poseidon Temple, Greece
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About Sounion — Poseidon Temple North Peristasis
Sounion — Poseidon Temple North Peristasis in Attica, Cape Sounion, Poseidon Temple, Greece is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document ceramic seriation. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary settlement. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 13.8 ha. Excavation excavated; condition submerged. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 60 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Relation to regional network
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
- 1942
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1126 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1937
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.6500° N · 24.0200° E · 60 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Sounion — Poseidon Temple North Peristasis — cella with stratified deposits
37.6499° N · 24.0200° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Sounion — Poseidon Temple North Peristasis — court with stratified deposits
37.6489° N · 24.0214° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Sounion — Poseidon Temple North Peristasis — pylon with stratified deposits
37.6499° N · 24.0180° E