Nekromanteion of Acheron
Nekromanteion of Acheron, Ancient oracle temple in Mesopotamo, Greece
The Nekromanteion sits at the intersection of three rivers - Acheron, Pyriphlegethon, and Cocytus - forming a natural boundary between the world of living and dead.
Archaeological excavations in 1958 revealed the temple complex contained household items, agricultural tools, and weapons dating from the Hellenistic period through Roman times.
Ancient Greeks visited this temple to communicate with deceased relatives through ceremonies involving specific meals, cleansing rituals, and sheep sacrifices.
The archaeological site maintains winter hours from 08:30 to 15:30 and summer hours from 08:00 to 20:00, with admission prices of 6 euros for adults.
Twenty-one bronze modioli discovered at the site indicate the presence of military catapults, suggesting the complex served defensive purposes during its later periods.
Location: Parga Municipality
Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=13721
GPS coordinates: 39.23621,20.53452
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
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