Temple of the Egyptian Gods

The sanctuary of the Egyptian deities (1st-2nd centuries A.D.) is the only one, in the whole island, which is dedicated to the Egyptian gods Isis, Serapis and Anubis - Hermes although it is known that those gods are worshiped in other cities.
The sanctuary consists of quadrilateral nave, arcade on the west, underground crypt in the south and a cistern outside east of nave. In the central alcove stood the statue of Serapis and the side statues of Isis and Hermes - Anubis. In the southern part of the temple was oblong space, underground crypt purification and a small cictern. The final construction phase of the temple dates to the 1st / 2nd century. AD, in accordance with dedicatory inscription.

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Gortyn Ancient Town Messara, Iraklion South at 0.2km(NW) from Temple of the Egyptian Gods Mitropoli Village in Messara plain at 0.8km(SW) from Temple of the Egyptian Gods Agioi Deka Town Messara, Iraklion South at 0.9km(E) from Temple of the Egyptian Gods Vreli (agios Antonios) Village Mires, Messara Valley at 5.9km(W) from Temple of the Egyptian Gods Moires Town Messara plain, South - East Iraklion at 7km(W) from Temple of the Egyptian Gods Full Listing...(130) 1 / 26

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