Sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, Kato Symi
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This large, open-air sanctuary near Syme Viannou in southern Crete was in use from 2000 BCE until at least the sixth century CE. It attracted pilgrims who are assumed to have camped at the site, which is far from any contemporary settlement. Monumental construction began in the early second millennium BCE and multiple phases and changes are evident, including the construction of Christian chapels in late antiquity. Although the identities of the deities worshiped here at the earliest periods are uncertain (as are the saints venerated in the Christian period), the association with Hermes and Aphrodite seems to have begun as early as the 10th century BCE.
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FAQ
Where is Sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, Kato Symi?
Sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, Kato Symi is located in Άνω Σύμη, Π.Ε. Ηρακλείου, Greece. Coordinates: 35.05585, 25.50004.
What kind of place is Sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, Kato Symi?
This large, open-air sanctuary near Syme Viannou in southern Crete was in use from 2000 BCE until at least the sixth century CE. It attracted pilgrims who are assumed to have camped at the site, which is far from any contemporary settlement
How do I get to Sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, Kato Symi?
You can navigate to Sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, Kato Symi via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 35.05585, 25.50004.
What was Sanctuary of Hermes and Aphrodite, Kato Symi called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Kato Symi Hermes Aphrodite (Crete)”, attested in 1 ancient texts.
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