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].
Archaeological Site of Eleusis
| Type | Sanctuary |
|---|---|
| Period | 3000 - 1500 BC |
| Country | Greece |
| Coordinates | 38.0423° N, 23.5398° E |
Greece