Klaros Örenyeri

About Klaros Örenyeri

The oracle sanctuary of Apollo at Klaros, on the plain of the Ahmetbeyli valley in Menderes. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Temple of Apollo served as a prophecy centre from the 13th century BC until the 4th century AD and is the only Doric temple built in Ionia. The sanctuary is known for its monumental cult statues of Apollo, Artemis and Leto, about 8 metres high and found in place, for the hekatomb block used to tether one hundred sacrificial animals, and for inscriptions covering even the temple steps. An archaeological park displays copies of the statues and a scale model of the temple and its altar. The site opens every day from 08:30 to 17:30, with the ticket office closing at 17:00.