Priests’ sacred site unearthed at Blaundos
UŞAK
A sacred area reserved for priests and closed to public access is being brought to light through ongoing archaeological excavations at the North Temple in the ancient city of Blaundos in the western province of Uşak.
Often referred to as a garrison city founded by soldiers from Macedonia during the campaigns of Alexander the Great in Anatolia, Blaundos still retains the appearance of a natural fortress. The ancient settlement, which has only one entrance, is surrounded by the deep valleys of the Ulubey Canyon.
At the center of the city stands a 2,000-year-old temple dedicated to Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility in mythology. About 200 meters from the city gate is the 1,900-year-old North Temple.
