Temple of Sangri
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The Temple of Sangri is a Late Archaic Greek temple on the Cycladic island of Naxos in the area of Gyroulas, about 1.5 km south of Ano Sangri [de]. The temple was built around 530 BC and is one of the earliest Ionic temples. It was built completely from Naxian marble.
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Alternative name | Temple of Demeter at Sangri; Sanctuary of Gyroula in Sangri |
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Location | Sangri, Naxos, Greece |
Region | Cycladic Islands |
Coordinates | 37°1′45″N 25°25′57.2″E |
Type | Greek temple |
Length | 13.29 m (43.6 ft) |
Width | 12.73 m (41.8 ft) |
History | |
Material | Naxian marble |
Founded | c.530 BC |
Abandoned | 6th century AD |
Periods | Archaic Greece |
Cultures | Ancient Greek |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1976-1985 |
Archaeologists | Vassilis Lambrinoudakis and Gottfried Grubenas |
Condition | Restored |
Ownership | Greek government |
Public access | yes |
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