Sanctuary of the Egyptian gods, Archaeological sanctuary in Nea Makri, Greece.
The archaeological complex includes a large ellipsoidal cistern and bathhouse situated near the coastline of Nea Makri in Marathonas Municipality.
French Consul L.S. Fauvel documented the ancient ruins in 1792, revealing a sanctuary dedicated to Egyptian deities in the area called Mikro Elos.
The sanctuary demonstrates the integration of Egyptian religious practices into Greek society through architectural elements and worship spaces dating to 160 AD.
The sanctuary remains open to visitors following restoration work funded by the European Union and managed by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Herodes Atticus established this sanctuary after drawing inspiration from Emperor Hadrian's Serapeion construction on an artificial islet near Rome.
Location: Marathonas Municipality
Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=19842
GPS coordinates: 38.10327,23.97950
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:41
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