Attavyros

Attavyros
Attavyros
Highest point
Elevation	1,215 m (3,986 ft)
Coordinates	36°12′33″N 27°51′49″E / 36.20917°N 27.86361°E / 36.20917; 27.86361Coordinates: 36°12′33″N 27°51′49″E / 36.20917°N 27.86361°E / 36.20917; 27.86361
Geography
Attavyros Location of Attavyros in Greece
Location	Rhodes, Greece

Attavyros (Greek: Αττάβυρος) is the highest mountain on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese in Greece. It rises to a height of 1,215 m. It lies to the south of the village of Embonas.

In Greek mythology Althaemenes founded an altar to Zeus Atabyrios on the mountain. He was said to have chosen the site as the only point on Rhodes from which his homeland of Crete could be seen. The remains of the sanctuary can be seen near the summit.

Aerial view of Attavyros

Attavyros

Temple of Zeus at the top of Attavyros