Attavyros
Attavyros (Greek: Αττάβυρος) is the highest mountain on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese in Greece. It rises to a height of 1,215 m. It lies to the south of the village of Embonas.
| Attavyros | |
|---|---|
 Attavyros | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,215 m (3,986 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,215 m (3,986 ft)  |
| Coordinates | 36°12′33″N 27°51′49″E |
| Geography | |
  Attavyros Location of Attavyros in Greece | |
| Location | Rhodes, Greece |
In Greek mythology Althaemenes founded an altar to Zeus Atabyrios on the mountain. He was said to have chosen the site as the only point on Rhodes from which his homeland of Crete could be seen. The remains of the sanctuary can be seen near the summit.[1]
Gallery
Aerial view of Attavyros- Attavyros
Temple of Zeus at the top of Attavyros
References
- Nigel McGilchrist. Rhodes with Symi and Chalki. McGilchrist's Greek Islands. pp. 227–229. ISBN 978 1 907859 05 2.
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