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Temple of Apollo near Chora, Naxos (on islet Palatina).

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Temple of Apollo near Chora, Naxos (on islet Palatina).

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Temple of Apollo on islet Palatina near Chora, Naxos. Remained only colossal doorway and bases. Temple let build Lygdamis, tyrannos of Naxos. Iustinianos try to temple rebuild on Christian temple. From cliff to the right is said to amucked to sea Ariadne.

Detailed Info

Object type temple
building article
Material Naxian marble
Size 50
Author of the object Lygdamis
Condition good
Original yes
Historical period Archaic Period
Byzantian Period
Date bottom -523 exact date: yes
Location of the object Kyklades ( Cyclades )
Naxos Chora
Museum no
Keyword Apollon
Ariadne
Description Temple of Apollo on islet Palatina near Chora, Naxos. Late archaic. Remained only colossal doorway and bases. Temple let build Lygdamis, tyrannos of Naxos. Iustinianos (cca 520) try to temple rebuild on Christian temple. From cliff to the right is said to amucked to sea Ariadne.
Storage directory Naxos
Photographer Zdenek Kratochvil
Updated at 28-02-2010 21:47
Created at 28-02-2010 21:47
Signature naxc52
Image group(s) Naxos: Chora: Temple of Apollo on Palatina