The Sanctuary of Hemithea at Kastabos

Cook, J. M. and W. H. Plommer

Published by Published by Cambridge at the University Press First Edition . 1966., 1966

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over purple ground. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. This is an account of the excavation of a Greek sanctuary in the south-west corner of the mainland of Asia Minor opposite Rhodes - once known as the Carian Chersonese. The excavation took place in 1959-1960. This was the first Greek temple of any size to be uncovered in that part of Asia Minor, and the discovery of the site of Kastabos, whose existence was known from book V of Diodorus' world history, entailed the re-siting of several ancient towns in the region. The sanctuary itself, whose main buildings dated from c. 300 BC, was dedicated to the healing Goddess Hemithea. The excavations showed that, although it was an Ionic temple, the style of the great contemporary temples in Ionia (such as that at Ephesus) is modified and the design is somewhat similar, in plan and proportion, to that of the temple at Epidaurus. Contains (xiii), 180 pp. 24 plates, 78 illustrations, text maps, 3 fold-out plans to the rear. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs, not price clipped, 80s, super copy. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. GREECE (Ancient Greek).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sanctuary of Hemithea at Kastabos
• Publisher: Published by Cambridge at the University Press First Edition . 1966.
• Publication Date: 1966
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included