Didyma
A major oracle sanctuary of Apollo whose colossal unfinished Hellenistic temple preserves towering columns, a sacred court, and processional approaches.
Photo: AlexanderVanLoon · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Aydın Province
- Civilisation
- Ancient Greek
- Period
- 8th century BCE–Roman period
Through time
The story
Didyma was an ancient Greek sanctuary on the coast of Ionia in the domain of the famous city of Miletus. Apollo was the main deity of the sanctuary (also called the Didymaion), and it included temples to both Apollo and his twin sister, Artemis; other deities were also honoured there. Didyma was known in antiquity for its famed oracle of Apollo, situated within the god's temple. The remains of this Hellenistic temple are among the best-preserved from classical antiquity.
Other buildings from the sanctuary included a Greek theatre and the Hellenistic temple of Artemis.
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What you will see
- Temple of Apollo
- Sacred Court
- Medusa relief
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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