Kapsouri shrine (Euboea) Kapsouri

Kapsouri, 7th c. BCE apsidal building 1 km W of Kapsouri village, probably cultic, Kafirea, Evia
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Latitude: 38.096290
Longitude: 24.534270
Confidence: High (20200626)

Place ID: 381245SKap
Time period: ACH
Region: Central Greece
Country: Greece
Department: Evvoia
Mod: Kapsouri

Read summary reports on the recent excavations at Kapsouri in Chronique des fouilles en ligne – Archaeology in Greece Online.
Modern Description: Found during construction of a power pylon above Kapsouri hamlet, and excavated in 2018. A well-built 11 x 7 m. absidal building with smaller, poorly preserved structures nearby. Fragments of decorated pithos. Said to be in use from 7t to 3rd c. BCE. (3rd c coin). Hypothetically a sanctuary of Poseidon, and indeed it faces S toward his main sanctuary at Geraistos. (culture.gov.gr

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