Temple of Isis

The Temple of Isis in Eretria, on the island of Euboea, is a historical landmark blending ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures. Dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis, the site reveals a fusion of architectural and religious traditions. The sanctuary’s use spanned from the Classical to the Roman period, built over a Mycenaean settlement (16th, 12th century BC). Beneath the 5th-century BC temple of Artemis, a Geometric period (10th, 8th century BC) arched structure was found. The Sacred Fountain, 8 metres east of the temple, was enclosed by a precinct. In the Hellenistic period (330-30 BC), a vestibule was added, along with a complex of workshops and a hostel to the south. During the Roman imperial era (30 BC, 330 AD), the temple was repaired. It was destroyed during the invasions of the Goths under Alaric in 396 AD, after which baths (thermae) were built on the site.