(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists from the University of Mainz have found that the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon was built in a place that was often subject to flooding and tsunamis.
The ancient Greek historian Strabo mentioned the existence of an important shrine built on the western coast of the Peloponnese about 2,000 years ago.
The remains of this archaic temple are now probably found at the site of Kleidi near Samikon, which was supposedly once part of the sanctuary of Poseidon.
Three hills of hard rock stretch along the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula. There are also lagoons and coastal marshes.
During the Mycenaean era, a settlement was founded here, which continued to flourish for several centuries and was able to maintain contact with the north and south of the peninsula.
The region has repeatedly suffered from floods and tsunamis, so people left the settlement. But the temple of Poseidon continued to exist here.
According to scientists, this place could have been chosen specifically for the temple due to extreme events: it was believed that Poseidon could cause earthquakes and tsunamis.
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