Antikyra (Phokis) 55 Kastro tou Stenou - Αντίκυρα

Ἀντίκυρα - Antikyra, Sanctuary of Athena of the ancient Phokian polis of Antikyra, Kastro tou Stenou SW of modern Antikyra, Viotia Central Greece
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Latitude: 38.372960
Longitude: 22.623300
Confidence: High

Greek name: Ἀντίκυρα
Place ID: 384226PAnt
Time period: ACHRL
Region: Central Greece
Country: Greece
Department: Voiotia
Mod: Kastro tou Stenou

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Read summary reports on the recent excavations at Antikyra in Chronique des fouilles en ligne – Archaeology in Greece Online.
Search for inscriptions mentioning Antikyra (Αντικυρ...) in the PHI Epigraphy database.

Modern Description: A port E of Kirrha noted in antiquity for the production of the medicinal herb hellebore. It was destroyed by Philip of Macedon in 346 B.C. but was rebuilt; it was captured by the Romans under Otilius. Pausanias identifies it with Homeric Kyparissos and mentions gymnasia and a Sanctuary of Poseidon. At Palatia, on a promontory near Aspra Spitia, foundations have been identified with Antikyra by local inscriptions. (M. H. MC ALLISTER)
The TT placemark is atop a Geometric through Classical sanctuary of Athena (signposted), discovered by the chance find of a splendid bronze statuette of the goddess, now in the National Museum in Athens. Remains are visible of a simple building destroyed and rebuilt in the 5th c. BCE. Interesting Gorgon antefixes of Corinthian style, bronze dedications (a greave, jewelry), etc.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anticyra
Wikidata ID: Q4774674
Trismegistos Geo: 38118
Manto: 10274703

Info: Princeton Encyclopedia

(Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, from Perseus Project)


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