World Heritage Identification Number: 392
World Heritage since: 1986
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇬🇷 Greece
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae: An Architectural Marvel in Ancient Greece
The Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess and artistic vision of ancient Greece. Located in the remote heights of the Arcadian mountains, this temple dedicated to the god of healing and the sun offers a unique blend of architectural styles that showcases the transition from Archaic to Classical Greek art.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This famous temple to the god of healing and the sun was built towards the middle of the 5th century B.C. in the lonely heights of the Arcadian mountains. The temple, which has the oldest Corinthian capital yet found, combines the Archaic style and the serenity of the Doric style with some daring architectural features.
Encyclopedia Record: Bassae
Bassae is an archaeological site in Oichalia, a municipality in the northeastern part of Messenia, Greece. In classical antiquity, it was part of Arcadia. Bassae lies near the village of Skliros, northeast of Figaleia, south of Andritsaina and west of Megalopolis. It is famous for the well-preserved mid- to late-5th century BC Temple of Apollo Epicurius.Additional Site Details
Area: 20.46 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 37.43498 , 21.89694
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