World Heritage Site: Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEBC00C110E0
Summary
A comparative analysis of oriental objects in the Samos Heraion and Ephesos Artemision reveals that these Ionian sacred sites, particularly during the Archaic period, exhibit a rich context of imported items. This suggests strengthened ties with major powers in the Near East and sustained connections across the Mediterranean, shaping significant transformations in this era. However, such changes were not uniform across all sacred spaces, indicating variability in their nature and intensity. The study highlights that detailed contextual examination of these sites is crucial for understanding the scope and limits of these 7th-century BCE developments.
Citation
Eren, K. (2012). Samos Heraion ve Ephesos Artemis Kutsal Alanlarındaki Oryantal Objeler. Mediterranean Journal of Humanities, 1(2), 87–95. https://doi.org/10.13114/mjh/20122768
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