The Great Temple in Berenike: new findings of the Berenike Temple Project
Journal Title: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean - Year 2017, Vol 26, Issue 2
Abstract
A reinvestigation of the so-called Serapis temple of Berenike produced proof for the existence of undisturbed archaeology around and even inside the building. Until recently it was assumed that this temple was completely excavated during the several, poorly documented, excavations of the 19th century. A small test trench against the back wall of the temple uncovered the remains of a secondary stone wall and parts of a small statue. The excavation of the northwest room resulted in the find of architectural details never published by the early excavators.<br/><br/>
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Martin Hense
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