Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods
Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods is an archaeological site in Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily. Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods is situated nearby to Temple L in Agrigente, as well as near the archaeological site Temple of Castor and Pollux.Photo: Mboesch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Valley of the Temples and Temple of Castor and Pollux.
Valley of the Temples
Photo: Poudou99, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Valley of the Temples is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily and a major UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located just outside the city of Agrigento, this vast park preserves the remains of the ancient Greek city of Akragas, once one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia.
Temple of Castor and Pollux
Archaeological site
Temple of Castor and Pollux is an archaeological site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maddalusa and Villaseta.
Villaseta
Village
Villaseta is a village in Sicily, part of the municipality of Agrigento, with a population of roughly 6,300.
San Leone
Village
Photo: Toni Pecoraro, Public domain.
San Leone is a seaside town and port South of Agrigento. It rises on the Akragas point, near the mouth of the Akragas river. San Leone is situated 3 km south of Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods.
Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Sanctuary of Chthonian goddesses” and “Sanctuary of the Underworld Divinities”
- Categories: hieron, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
37.29157° or 37° 17′ 30″ northLongitude
13.58126° or 13° 34′ 53″ eastOpen location code
8F9M7HRJ+JGOpenStreetMap ID
way 702430420OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q69547998
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In Other Languages
From French to Korean—“Sanctuary of Chthonian Gods” goes by many names.
- French: “sanctuaire des dieux chtoniens à Agrigente”
- French: “Sanctuaire des dieux chtoniens à Agrigente”
- German: “Heiligtum der chthonischen Gottheiten”
- Italian: “Santuario delle divinità Ctonie”
- Korean: “속죄 신들의 신전”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kolymbetra and Porta V.
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