SANTORINI
ANCIENT THIRA
THE SANCTUARY OF APOLLO KARNEIOS
The Sanctuary of Apollo Karneios, dated to the 6th century B.C., is partially hewn from the rock and partially built on an artificial terrace. It includes:
a. the temple with pronaos and cella
b. a square courtyard with an underground cistern, the roof of which was supported by six large monolithic pillars and
c. a small building, probably a repository.
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