When we think of Greece, one of the first things that comes to our mind is culture. We associate the country with temples, civilization, Gods and Goddesses, and mythology. This land is not short of magnificent ancient buildings that are portals to our collective past. The Temple of Demeter is one such site.

Located in the mountainous village of Sangri, this temple was once dedicated to the Goddess of Grain, which is why it stands on fertile grounds to this day. It was built in 530 B.C. but lost its importance around 3 B.C., after which it was taken over by Christian influence and eventually believed to have been ruined during the Arab invasion. It was not until very long ago that the remains of the temple were found in the area – they were either used to build a chapel there or were buried – and excavation works began in full swing. Today, we are lucky to witness the glory of this ancient temple that was built of exquisite Naxos marble, thanks to the dedicated team of archaeologists who put their heart and soul into its restoration.