The Impact of the Great Earthquake of C. 365 Ad on the Ancient Harbours of Kythera and Antikythera (Greece). (The Disappearance of the Temple of Aphrodite in Kythera)
The Impact of the Great Earthquake of C. 365 Ad on the Ancient Harbours of Kythera and Antikythera (Greece). (The Disappearance of the Temple of Aphrodite in Kythera)
Author(s): Aris Tsaravopoulos, Gelly FragouSubject(s): Archaeology, Historical Geography, Ancient World
Published by: Editura "Arhitectură. Restaurare. Arheologie"
Keywords: Kythera, Antikythera; sanctuary of Aphrodite; earthquake; harbour; tombs;
Summary/Abstract: The impact of the geological and marine environment on the two islands is discussed along with its changes, based on the data obtained by the archaeological research and the geological history of both islands. As a conclusion a hypothesis on the site where the sanctuary of Aphrodite on Kythera must have been located is suggested.
Journal: Caiete ARA
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 11
- Page Range: 5-12
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
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