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Ancient Myths and their origin are mostly related to landscapes. The same is true for the gods and their temples. Natural sanctuaries are giving a different insight about the connection of ancient rituals and significant landmarks.
In Kos, opposite Knidos, two temples in the Aphrodite sanctuary at the harbor are archaeologically proven: Aphrodite pandemos and Aphrodite pontia were worshiped in the same area, each in her own temple, dated to the mid-3rd century BC.
by fg, Jul 07, 2026