Die Heilige Strasse - ein 'Weg der Mitte'?

By Martin Mohr

Book Description

Martin Mohr invites readers on a fascinating exploration of ancient sacred pathways that once connected communities to their most revered spiritual centers. Drawing from archaeological evidence spanning centuries, this scholarly work examines the profound role of Sacred Roads in shaping both religious practice and social transformation across the ancient Greek world.

Beginning in the 6th century B.C., these carefully constructed processional routes linked urban centers with their most important sanctuaries, creating physical and spiritual bridges between the everyday and the divine. Mohr traces how these pathways evolved from simple routes into elaborate ceremonial corridors adorned with monuments, treasuries, and statues that reflected the wealth and devotion of their communities.

The author reveals how these sacred thoroughfares served a deeper purpose beyond mere transportation. They became powerful instruments of social integration, helping to unite diverse local groups into cohesive civic communities during periods of significant political upheaval. Through detailed examination of sites including Samos, Ephesus, Athens, and Eleusis, Mohr demonstrates how religious architecture and urban planning intersected to create spaces where collective ritual and consultation could flourish.

For readers interested in the intersection of spirituality, community building, and social transformation, this work offers valuable insights into how sacred spaces have historically served to bridge differences and foster unity. Mohr's research illuminates the enduring human need to create pathways that connect the material world with the realm of the sacred.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)

📄 Length: 164 pages

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Social archaeology
✓ Explore Growth
✓ Explore Excavations (Archaeology)
✓ Explore Statues
✓ Explore Greek Temples
✓ Explore Sacred space
✓ Explore Civilization
✓ Explore Recycling

Topics Covered

Social archaeology Growth Excavations (Archaeology) Statues Greek Temples Sacred space Civilization Recycling Weihegabe Religion Gods, Greek, in art Artists' materials Congresses Religious aspects Idols and images Cities and towns Greek Sculpture Antiquities Roads Land settlement patterns Votive offerings Religious articles Götterstatue Ancient Sculpture City-states Weihe History