Archaeologists of New York University have found on the island of Cyprus Geronisos evidence that there was a temple of Apollo, the ancient religious center of the former

Archaeologists of New York University have found on the island of Cyprus Geronisos evidence that there was a temple of Apollo, the Greek god of light, science, arts and medicine. This temple was an ancient religious center, where pilgrims come to worship this god-prophet, the son of Zeus and Latona.

During the excavations were found fragments pifosov probably used for storing olive oil. Their height is 1.2 meters - is the largest bulk storage, which has ever been found in Cyprus. These pieces, dating back to I century BC. e. were in the room, allegedly served in the Treasury complex found previously halls, where the pilgrims to eat. According to experts, this finding helps to better understand how to live on the ancient pilgrims Geronisose, which is a ritual meal of them.

At the excavation was found covered with limestone sculpture of a lion's head painted, decorated some monumental building - presumably a temple.

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Sources: bloomberg.com , artinvestment.ru