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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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