Sanctuary of Yria, Archaeological site in Livadi valley, Naxos, Greece.
The Sanctuary of Yria consists of sequential temple buildings constructed at the same location, featuring marble structures and architectural elements from different periods.
The religious complex operated continuously from 1300 BCE through the Roman period, with four successive temples built to serve the growing number of faithful.
The sanctuary transformed from a Dionysus worship center to a Christian basilica in the 5th century CE, reflecting the religious changes in Greek society.
The archaeological site remains open to visitors from 8:30 to 15:00 every day except Mondays, with free entry and wheelchair accessibility.
The site contains the earliest known example of an Ionic temple in Greece, marking a crucial development in ancient Greek architectural history.
Location: Naxos and Lesser Cyclades Municipality
Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2614
GPS coordinates: 37.07769,25.38075
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:42
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