Christian-era finds uncovered at Apollon Smintheus
ÇANAKKALE
The area provides important information about the transformation of the sanctuary after the end of pagan worship.
Unearthed at the ancient Sanctuary of Apollon Smintheus in the northwestern province of Çanakkale’s Ayvacık district, a 1,500-year-old stone mortar and 1,300-year-old storage jars offer a compelling glimpse into the early Christian communities that settled the post-Roman site.
Since 1980, excavation and restoration projects have been active in Gülpınar village at the Sanctuary of Apollon Smintheus, famously regarded as the sacred site of Apollo Smintheus.
