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Modern Description: From the bridge the road continues northwest into a valley and branches left, back along the opposite side of the valley at a higher level through dense pines, towards the monastery of the Taxiarchis—a late 18th century foundation, now home to a single hermit. A kilometre beyond (to the left), in a deeply rural setting, is the sanctuary of Ancient Klopedi. The bases of two late 6th century BC temples dedicated to Apollo Napaios and possibly to Artemis can be seen aligned parallel to one another on a SE/NW orientation: the upper temple has been cleared, revealing the careful cutting of the ancient blocks of its stylobate, which still retain their lifting knobs at certain points; the lower temple is still partially covered by the hillside. The boldly carved early Aeolic column capitals now in the Archaeology Museum in Mytilene come from here; several more examples are visible under an improvised roof at the lowest point of the site.
Wikidata ID: Q115674251

Info: McGilchrist's Greek Islands

(From McGilchrist’s Greek Islands, © Nigel McGilchrist 2010, excerpted with his gracious permission. Click for the books)

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