Aerial view, from NW, Sounion, Propylon to the Sanctuary of Poseidon, Temp...
Plan, Sounion, Wall of the Sanctuary of Poseidon
| Context: | Sounion |
| Type: | Peribolos Wall |
| Summary: | Wall with irregular shape; in the southeastern extreme of the area enclosed by the fortification walls, surrounding the Sanctuary of Poseidon. |
| Date: | ca. 450 BC - ca. 400 BC |
| Region: | Attica |
| Period: | Classical |
Plan:
Eastern side reinforced and used as a fortification wall. Southern side curves along the cliff. Northern and western sides align with the temple, serve as back walls for the North Hall and West Hall, and separate the sanctuary from the fortress.
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