Rock-Cut Terrace (Eleusina (Elefsis))

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This terrace was cut from the stone, and overlooked the telestrion below.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleusis
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Coordinates:   38°2'27"N   23°32'17"E

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  • The stone terraces were probably incorporated into the sacred building itself, giving initiates a place to sit while the rituals were played out within the great hall. See pic for an "insider's" point of view.
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