Temple of Isthmia

Temple of Isthmia
Temple of Isthmia is located in Greece
Temple of Isthmia
Shown within Greece
LocationKyras Vrysi, Corinthia, Greece
RegionCorinthia
Coordinates37°54′57″N 22°59′35″E / 37.91583°N 22.99306°E / 37.91583; 22.99306
TypeSanctuary
Length40.05 m
Width14.018 m
History
Founded690 to 650 BC
Abandoned470 BC
PeriodsArchaic Greek
Satellite ofIsthmia

The Temple of Isthmia is an ancient Greek temple on the Isthmus of Corinth dedicated to the god Poseidon and built in the Archaic Period. It is about 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) east of ancient Corinth, at the site of ancient Isthmia. It appears to have been constructed in the seventh century BC though was later destroyed in 470 BC and rebuilt as the Temple of Poseidon at Isthmia in c. 440 BC during the Classical period.