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| Description | In ancient times, Kenchreai was one of the two ports of the inland city-state of Corinth. While Kenchreai served the eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf, Lechaion on the Corinthian Gulf served the trade routes leading west to Italy and the rest of Europe. Situated on the eastern side of the Isthmus of Corinth, Kenchreai sat at a natural crossroads for ships arriving from the east and overland traffic heading north and south between central Greece and the Peloponnese. The origin of Kenchreai is unknown, but it must have been inhabited from early times, probably in prehistory, on account of the deep natural harbor that was favorable for landing ships. The area is endowed with abundant water sources, a massive bedrock of oolitic limestone that excellent building stone, and several defensible positions with good viewpoints. The name of the site seems to derive from the ancient Greek word for millet, and the area's capacity for agricultural production is still evident. At the southwest side of the harbour, a complex was revealed comprising in part of an ancient temple structure and a rectangular apsidal building with a mosaic floor and octagonal fountain. The temple is identified as the Sanctuary of Isis, which Pausanias saw during his visit here in the 2nd century AD. Isis and Aphrodite were considered deities who protected sea-faring and they were especially worshiped at harbours. |
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| Source | Temple of Isis at the southwest side of the ancient harbour at Kenchreai, one of the two ports of the inland city-state of Corinth, Greece |
| Author | Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany |
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