The ‘spectacular’ temple dedicated to the ancient Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 2,700-year-old treasures found

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient “spectacular” temple that houses hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek god Apollo.

The area, known as Apollo’s Sanctuary, is located in a remote valley in Cyprus, and the discovered objects are believed to date from 2,700 years.

A team of German experts initially began harassing in the area in 2021, with the findings of their four -year -old excavated in a state by the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus.

“[The sanctuary] It was furnished with a rich abundance of voting statues that numbered in hundreds, some of which were of colossal dimensions, ”the state, translated from Greek into English, read.

“Moreover, evidence of other previously unknown species of voting facilities, such as marble glass beads or Egyptian amulets made by Faience, were also found. [tin-glazed pottery]. “

Apollo, the Greek God of Arc and the son of Zeus, was a prominent deity in ancient Greek and Roman mythology.

Sanctuary of Apollo was first discovered by German archaeologist Max Ohnefalsch-Richter in 1885, and “was considered one of the most spectacular findings of his time.”

However, after his “inadequate” excavations, Ohnefalsch-Richter rebuilt the site, making its exact location forgotten for more than a century.

In 2021, the new team of German archaeologists rediscovered the long -lost temple in the remote Frungriss valley, near the ancient city of Tamassos.

After conducting a wider examination of the site, they discovered treasures that were initially overlooked, including fragments of colossal statues, parts of which seemed to be legs.

“Apparently in 1885 [the votive statues] They were not recognized as artifacts in a hurry, ”the new statement from the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus stated.

Thus, the new one finds “essentially expand our knowledge of – this holy place”.

“” Statue at the Cyprus Museum and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto can end up with fragments found newly found and thus return to their original appearance, “the state continued.

“New types of statues that were previously unknown by Frugissa have also been documented. The discovery of clear legs greater than life, for example, means that the existence of colossal male limestone figures from archaic times can now be proven.”

“Such figures with the greatest life were previously known only here in Fantissa made by Terracotta, including the famous ‘Colossus of Tamassos’ in the Cyprus Museum exhibition.”

Meanwhile, the discovery of two inscriptions in the foundations of the figures belongs to them in the 6th and 7th centuries BC.

“The discovery of two bases with inscriptions is spectacular,” the state is read. “One is inscribed with some local Cyro-Sylllabi characters, while the other refers to the Greek letters Ptolemies, the Hellenistic rulers of Egypt who also controlled Cyprus at the time.”