Sanctuary of the chthonic divinities
It is a complex of sacred buildings dedicated to the cult of the Chthonic divinities Demeter and Kore dating back to the XNUMXth century BC. The term “Chthonic divinity” refers to divinities, generally female, linked to the cults of underground gods. The sanctuary is characterized by the presence of open-air enclosures with multiple temples inside.
"Sicily on the Net" web area connected: Archaeological Area of Agrigento (Valley of the Temples) (1997)
Area recognized by UNESCO (Source Unesco.org)
Download map in pdf: IT-831-item28
The gates of Agrigento (Source Wikipedia)
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