Telesterion in Elefsina before 1910

This photograph, taken by Frédéric Boissonnas before 1910, captures the Telesterion in Elefsina, Greece. The image showcases the ancient ruins of the Telesterion, a large, rectangular building that served as the central hall for the Eleusinian Mysteries, a series of religious rituals and ceremonies practiced in ancient Greece. The photograph, taken from a distance, provides a panoramic view of the Telesterion and surrounding landscape, offering insight into the scale and grandeur of the ancient site. Boissonnas's work offers a glimpse into the history and significance of this sacred place in ancient Greek culture.