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Telesterion (Eleusina (Elefsis))

Greece / Attiki / Eleusis / Eleusina (Elefsis)
 temple, historic ruins

All that remains of the sacred structure in which initiates would receive the mysteries. One side of the building was carved from the living rock. Initiates would descend to the darkened floor, then were led through several chambers as the keepers of the mysteries took them through a series of experiences culminating in the final revelation that metaphorically explained the endless cycle of life and death.
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Coordinates:   38°2'27"N   23°32'19"E
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