Nymfoliptos Cave of Vari

Nymfoliptos Cave of Vari is an ancient place of worship that was violently destroyed by Christians, who tried to turn it into a Christian hermitage.

The descent into the cave poses a serious risk of an accident and it is not recommended.
The descent into the cave poses a serious risk of an accident and it is not recommended.
View to Sounio from the cave's place.
View to Sounio from the cave's place.
On the way to the cave.
On the way to the cave.
On the way to the cave.
On the way to the cave.
On the way to the cave.
On the way to the cave.
On the way to the cave.
On the way to the cave.

Location

Timeline

Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )

1901 An excavation was carried out by the American School of Classical Studies in Athens.

Ottoman era (1453- 1821)

1765 It was discovered by the traveler Richard Chandler and many followed him.

1809 Visited by Lord Byron.

Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)

The cave suddenly ceased to be used in the middle of the 3rd century BC.

Classical era (478-323 BC)

Its use began around 5th century BC.

Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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