Treasury of Cyrene
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| Location | Delphi, Cyrene, Libya |
|---|---|
| Type | treasury |
| Completion date | ca. 334–322 B.C. |
The Treasury of Cyrene (Treasury of the Cyreneans) was a building in the sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi. The treasury was possibly built as a token of gratitude for a large endowment of wheat offered to Delphi's inhabitants during a lean period.
Description
The Treasury of Cyrene was probably the last treasury to have been built within the sanctuary of Apollo. It was oriented towards the
Roman periods. In front of the treasury there was a small square and to its south was discovered a building which was formerly identified as the prytaneion
.
See also
Bibliography
- Bommelaer, J.-F., (1991),Laroche, D., Guide de Delphes, Le site, Paris, pp. 156–157
- Bousquet, J., 1952, Le trésor de Cyrène. FD, II, Topographie et architecture, Paris
- Laroche, D., 1988, L'emplacement du trésor de Cyrène a Delphes, BCH 112.1, 1988, 291–305