THE SANCTUARY OF ORTHIA A prostyle temple measuring 8.42 x 5.62 m. is to the north-west of the Asklepieion. It has an almost square cella; a shallow; wider prodomos; and a ramp in the middle of the tetrastyle facade. Statue bases and inscribed stelai were found around the facade of this temple. Along the north side; where the earth deposits contained large quantities of pottery; were found two hoards; of bronze coins issued by Messene and of silver coins of the Achaean Confederacy; dating from the middle of the 2nd century BC; and also a large number of terracotta figurines; most of them depicting Artemis as Huntress and Torchbearer (Phosphoros). The fragments found to the north of the temple probably belong to the marble cult statue of Orthia dating from the late 4th century BC. After the construction of the Asklepieion; the precinct of Orthia ceased to function and the cult of the goddess was transferred to oikos K in the west wing of the new Artemision described above. IN THE PHOTO; central area of the shrine around are the pedstyle bases for statues of priestesses; grils dedcations to the Goddess Artemis