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- Jan 17, 2023, 10:39am
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 413 ft
- United Kingdom Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates 34.673353, 32.86368734°40’24” N 32°51’49” E
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Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
January 17, 2023 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates dates back to the Late Bronze Age, we’re talking in the neighborhood of 2000 BC, y’all!

Like all the sanctuaries of Apollo, it was located outside of town. This one lies to the west of what was once the ancient city of Kourion.

This sanctuary was originally dedicated to male fertility. It was associated with the god Apollo, but later renamed Hylates.

Hylates comes from an ancient Greek word “Hyle,” meaning “forest.” He is a nature deity connected with wildlife, forests, and wild animals, especially deer.Read more
The whole area was probably once forest and climate change from natural conditions and need for fuel wiped it out...? Ya think?? [Larry Pressler]
1/17/23Reply
Traveler It’s still quite forested, Larry, but farmers have covered many hills with grape vines. They make a lot of wine in Cyprus.
1/18/23Reply
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- Dec 15, 2023, 11:07am
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 413 ft
- United Kingdom Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates 34.673288, 32.86358834°40’24” N 32°51’49” E
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Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
December 15, 2023 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Baths, dormitories, temple, wrestling.

(From brochure)
The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates was one of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Cyprus, with a history going back as early as the Late Bronze Age (1650-1050 BC). It reached its zenith during the Roman period when large-scale building works were carried out, which architecturally overlayed all previous phases. During the Roman period, it was considered to be one of the three most important sanctuaries of Cyprus.
Like all the sanctuaries of Apollo, it was located outside the residential area, to the west of the ancient city of Kourion, Its ruins are located today on the north side of the main Lemesos (Limassol) - Pafos highway, at a short distance from the ancient city.

The sanctuary was destroyed by a powerful earthquake in the 4th century AD (around AD 370).

For more info: www.mcw.gov.cy/daRead more
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Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, Ιερόν Απόλλωνος Υλάτου

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