The location of the sanctuary of Artemis at Amarynthos has long remained one of the last great archaeological enigmas of Greek antiquity. This vast Artemision is mentioned in several ancient texts, which even go so far as to specify the distance separating the sanctuary from the ancient city of Eretria. But despite the efforts of numerous scientific expeditions since the end of the 19th century, no trace of the sanctuary or its temple has ever been found, leaving the mystery unsolved.
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Director Biography – Sébastien Reichenbach
With a degree in History from the University of Lausanne, Sébastien Reichenbach specializes in commissioned films in the fields of science and culture. In 2020, he was contacted by the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece to document the excavation of Amarynthos, through a series of video capsules. Following this first stay on the island of Evia, he became fascinated by the story of the quest for the sanctuary of Artemis, and set about making his first 52′ TV documentary.
| Sébastien Reichenbach Director, Writer Stéphane Goël Producer |
