The archaeological surveys in the area of Bassae proved that the site where the temple stands today was sacred already since from the 8th century BC and probably dedicated to the worship of a war god as the movable finds…
Bassae Jean-Daniel Pollet A poetic review of Greek architecture focused on the temple of Vassae, which was curious because of its isolated location in contrast to other great Greek temples. General admission and membership discounts for two adults
Scientific monographs – Archaeological guides The Temple of Apollo at the Arcadian Bassai Τhe least well-known of the famous monuments of ancient Greek architecture. Flip through the book Studies for the restoration project Temple of Apollo Epikourios: Study of the…
Table of Contents Introduction The Temple of Epicurious Apollo Iktinos Type and morphological characteristics of the temple of Bassae The orientation of the temple Structural materials – Quarries Foundation – Crepidoma (Steps) The colonnade (peristyle – ptero) of the temple…
UNESCO The Temple of Epicurious Apollo at Vasse is the first Greek monument to be inscribed, in 1986, on the List of World Heritage Sites UNESCO – Official Website Κριτήριο (i): Ο ναός των Bassae αντιπροσωπεύει ένα μοναδικό καλλιτεχνικό επίτευγμα,…
The first conservation treatments After the establishment of the Greek state, especially in the last years of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, many scientists were involved in the research and study of the monuments of Bassae,…
The Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia (Ef. A. Ilia) is the competent body for managing the Archaeological Site of Bassae and the Temple of Epicurious Apollo. The Ephorate is a regional service unit of the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage…
