Poseidon's Sanctuary
Sanctuaries built for Greek deities location depended on what they were known for, so Poseidon's was located in Sunium, overlooking the sea lane to and from Piraeus. The alter located outdoors of the temple was typically a stone rectangle, with his name carved into it, and a metal plate on top to protect from blood and embers. Worship could come in the form of burning, animal sacrifice, singing a hymn, giving thanks, or vase donations. Before one entered the temple, they would stop at the perirrhanterion to wash off any dirt because it was important to be clean physically before entering the temple. Worship could happen ranging anywhere from festival days to personal victories to Posidea of Poseidon 8. When the Persian War broke out and the festival took some damage, locals donated land and the state became involved and paid for the repairs over the decade.