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Temple of Demeter, Naxos. Partly trandformed into christian basilica.

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Temple of Demeter, Naxos. Partly trandformed into christian basilica.

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Temple of Demeter at Gyroula near Ano Sangri, Naxos. Ionic order, reminiscence on Eleusis. In 500/600 the temple was transformed into a Christian basilica, probably of Saint John.

Detailed Info

Object type temple
Christian church
basilica
Material Naxian marble
Size 0
Author of the object no
Condition good
Original yes
Historical period Archaic Period
Byzantian Period
Date bottom -530 exact date: no
Date top 600
Location of the object Kyklades ( Cyclades )
Naxos Ano Sangri ( Naxos Gyroula )
Museum no
Keyword Persefone
Demeter
kore
Ionic order
mystery
Christianity
Holy Joan
Description Temple of Demeter at Gyroula near Ano Sangri, Naxos. Ionic order, reminiscence on Eleusis. Probably Temple of Demeter and Persefone (Kore). In 500/600 the temple was transformed into a Christian basilica, probably of Saint John - remnants to the fore.
Storage directory GR97Tom
Photographer Zdenek Kratochvil
Updated at 01-03-2010 01:20
Created at 01-03-2010 01:20
Signature naxh04
Image group(s) Naxos: Gyroulas near Sangri: Temple of Demeter