Eleusinion Sanctuary

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Eleusinion was the place where all sacred objects associated with the Eleusinian Mysteries were kept between ceremonies. It was located at the base of the Acropolis. The temple was built around 490-480 BCE and it's size was around 11 x 18m.

Address
Dioskouron 15-19, Athens, Greece

Established
490-480 BCE

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