Hidden for Millennia: The Stunning Lost Sanctuary of Apollo Unearthed in Cyprus Reveals Mysterious New Artifacts
Over 130 years ago, a German archaeologist named Max Ohnefalsch-Richter stumbled upon what seemed like a treasure trove of colossal statues tucked away in Cyprus—the Sanctuary of Apollo. But here’s the kicker: after his grand excavation, he didn’t exactly shout from the rooftops about his find. Nope, he reburied the whole thing, sending it into a deep, dusty slumber lost to history. Can you imagine uncovering something that huge and then just covering it back up? Talk about burying your own hatchet! Fast forward to 2021, and a new breed of archaeologists from several German universities dusted off the trail, determined to find this lost temple. Their efforts paid off spectacularly, revealing not only the sanctuary’s location but also a bounty of artifacts far richer than anyone dared expect. So, what secrets were hidden beneath the earth all this time—and why was it hidden away in the first place? Let’s dig in and find out! LEARN MORE
Originally discovered in 1885, the Sanctuary of Apollo in Cyprus was reburied and lost to the ages — until now.
Republic of CyprusThe excavation site of the rediscovered Sanctuary of Apollo in Cyprus.
Over a century ago, a German archaeologist uncovered a sprawling ancient site in Cyprus, a temple known as the “Sanctuary of Apollo” that was filled with towering statues. However, he reburied the site after his excavations, and its exact location was lost. Now, archaeologists have rediscovered the temple — and found that it’s even more spectacular than previously thought.
Starting in 2021, archaeologists began to search in earnest for the lost Sanctuary of Apollo. They finally found it, and now they’re revealing the lost treasures they discovered inside.
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