Elefsina
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Eleusis was an ancient Greek sanctuary and settlement that served as a major religious center, particularly known for its mysterious initiation rituals and ceremonies. It remains historically important because it reveals how ancient Greeks conducted sacred practices and organized religious life in their society.
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Place details
- Locality
- Δημοτική Ενότητα Ελευσίνος
- Region
- Περιφέρεια Αττικής
- Country
- Ελλάς
- Population
- 24,910
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22 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Municipality
- History
- Ancient
- Mythology and Proto-history
- Eleusinian Mysteries
- Classical Greek and Roman history
- Monuments
- Medieval and early Modern era
- Modern Elefsina
- Aeschylia Festival
- Climate
- European temperature record
- Hospitals and medical centres
- Historical population
- Sports
- Notable people
- Twin towns
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|250px|Plan of ancient Eleusis
Elefsina () or Eleusis ( ; ) is a suburban city and a municipality within the Athens metropolitan area in Attica, Greece. It is located in the Thriasio Plain, at the northernmost end of the Saronic Gulf, in the regional unit of West Attica. North of Elefsina are the towns of Mandra and Magoula, while Aspropyrgos is to the northeast.