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Archaeologists reveal ancient Greek temple where sacrifices took place

Por: Newsweek World January 19, 2024

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Excavations on a Greek island have revealed an ancient temple where animal sacrifices once took place.The temple lies within an ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Artemis located in the coastal town of Amarynthos on Euboea (also known as Evia)—the second largest island in the country.Artemis was an important figure in ancient Greek mythology, considered to be the goddess of nature, wild animals, chastity and childbirth. She was... + full article



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