GERMAN archaeologists are looking at a new find which could suggest a second temple close to the Temple of Apollo.They have extended their excavations away from Apollon and have discovered a wall which they consider to be part of another temple – maybe that the Temple is for Artemis – the twin of Apollon.
Representative of Ministry of Culture and Tourism Ferhan Büyükyörük said: “An illegal dig was done in the area previously, which revealed the remains of a wall.
“The excavations team is searching this year to see if there is more to the wall and if it belongs to a structure. Its size and location suggests a building to the south of this wall. Didyma means twin; Apollon was the twin brother of Goddess Artemis.
“This wall might belong to an Artemis Temple. We will see what the excavations unearth.”
The works will continue until September.
Source: Altinkum Voices [August 21, 2010]