Late Archaic Temple of Aphrodite - Karaoli ke Dimitriou Ton Kiprion 32

Waiting to see what happens?

What to say about the downstream when the city has as a symbol an Ottoman building.

One of the oldest temples of classical times, unfortunately abandoned to the mercy of the weather ?

It is a shame for the city and the incompetent to have left this amazing monument buried at the mercy of the weather

5 stars. Only for the Temple! -5 for those who want it unspoilt, inaccessible, unusable. Temple of Aphrodite. The Acropolis of Thessaloniki! The Parthenon of Salonica!

Unfortunately it was decided to bury it with sand and other materials because they have no money to say, and it was possible to rebuild it by taking over half the Antigonid Square. It would be visitable and just as impressive as the Parthenon, as archaeologists used to say. Thessaloniki loses identity, prestige and income. We may not have money to measure and not something. At least it saved for future generations who wish to be wiser.

Archaic temple of Aphrodite dating to late 6th century BC early 5th century BC Possibility that it is a contraction of 2 temples that have been transferred from ancient Aeneas to today's Michaniona in the area of ​​the Roman sanctuaries of Thessaloniki in the 1st century AD for the purpose of imperial worship. Part of the statues and columns are housed in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. The rest of the church is below Antigonidon square. The museum exhibits the eastern part of the temple, which is identified with the excavated one and includes part of the wing, the entrance door and the two columns in front in front of the door. The actual height of the columns exceeded 7 meters, but due to the low height of the hall, 4.5 meters, the columns are presented cut without altering the feel of the temple. The statues of the goddess Rome, Zeus Aegiochus and the emperors found during the excavation were placed on the wing of the temple. Since it is a jewel of the city, which if it emerges will upgrade not only the Antigonidon square, but will also become a place of attraction of global interest - consequently it will bring revenue to the city - why do everyone turn a blind eye? Why is the Municipality of Thessaloniki indifferent to an important monument of the city, which tends to be registered in the basements of apartment buildings? The Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki knows the importance of the monument. He has proved that with the appropriate actions he can secure the funds for his excavation and promotion. The rich in History Thessaloniki has an obligation to leave a legacy to future generations highlighting its treasures. The actions for excavation research and restoration will have the support of all the citizens of Thessaloniki. It is our debt.