sanctuary of Aphrodite
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The sanctuary of Aphrodite at Aphrodisias was a major ancient religious complex in Caria, renowned for its grand temple dedicated to the goddess of love and its role as a prominent regional cult center.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Aphrodisias | 0 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient religious sanctuary
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archaeological site ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Aphrodisias School of Sculpture
NERFINISHED
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Hellenistic period ⓘ Imperial cult practices ⓘ Roman Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | late Hellenistic period ⓘ |
| cultType | Greco-Roman religious cult ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important example of Roman-period temple complex in Asia Minor
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major center of Aphrodite worship in Caria ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Aphrodite NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| economicRole | attracted pilgrims and visitors ⓘ |
| excavatedBy | modern archaeologists ⓘ |
| floruit | Roman Imperial period ⓘ |
| function |
pilgrimage center
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regional cult center ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalEvidence |
architectural fragments
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inscribed dedications ⓘ votive offerings ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
altar of Aphrodite
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colonnades ⓘ monumental entrance ⓘ temenos (sacred precinct) ⓘ |
| hasMainBuilding | Temple of Aphrodite at Aphrodisias NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
grand temple architecture
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inscriptions ⓘ rich sculptural decoration ⓘ |
| laterHistory |
sanctuary gradually declined in use after Christianization
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temple converted in late antiquity for Christian use ⓘ |
| laterReligionInfluence | Roman religion ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Aphrodisias NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInPresentDay | Turkey ⓘ |
| locatedInProvinceToday | Aydın Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | Caria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | modern village of Geyre ⓘ |
| material | local marble ⓘ |
| partOf |
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aphrodisias
NERFINISHED
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ancient city of Aphrodisias NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| politicalRole | enhanced civic prestige of Aphrodisias ⓘ |
| primaryDeity | Aphrodite of Aphrodisias NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | ancient Greek religion ⓘ |
| researchImportance |
important for understanding urban sanctuaries in Roman Asia Minor
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key site for study of ancient cult of Aphrodite ⓘ |
| underwent |
Roman-period renovations
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late antique modifications ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageStatus | included within Aphrodisias inscription (2017) ⓘ |
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