Statue bases from W, Amphiaraion, Temple of Amphiaraios

Plan, Amphiaraion, Terrace of Dedications

Statue bases from SW, Amphiaraion, Terrace of Dedications

Context: Amphiaraion
Type: Terrace
Summary: Terrace with retaining wall: on the northwest side of the Sanctuary of Amphiaraios.
Date: ca. 380 BC
Region: Attica
Period: Late Classical


Plan:

Leveled area with dedication bases and bench.

History:

The terrace was created in the 4th century B.C., probably for the small Earlier Temple of Amphiaraios and a stoa for visitors awaiting treatment at the sanctuary. The stoa was later replaced by a Stoa farther northeast. Most of the remaining statue bases on the terrace are Roman.

Other Bibliography:

Loukopoulos 1973, 46; PECS, 656