Greece, Athens – Sanctuary of Pan (00:00:29)

Archaeological research conducted during the works for the Unification of the Archaeological Sites of Athens, close to the intersection of two ancient roads, revealed a cut in the rock and an underground chamber, accessible through a door-shaped opening. ​Excavation inside the chamber uncovered a relief towards the north wall, chiseled directly on the bedrock, representing semi-God Pan, a naked Nymph and a dog. The presence of this relief led to the identification of this monument as a thus far unknown sanctuary of Pan.  ​The cult of Pan in caves is well documented in the countryside of Attica as well as inside the ancient city during the 5th century B.C. ​