Archaeological Site of Eleusis

The Archaeological Site of Eleusis in Greece contains the sanctuary where the Eleusinian Mysteries were celebrated annually in honor of Demeter and her daughter Persephone [1] [2]. The ruins include the Telesterion (initiation hall), propylaea, bouleuterion, and ancient cistern [2] [3].

TypeSanctuary
Period3000 - 1500 BC
CountryGreece
Coordinates38.0423° N, 23.5398° E

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