Attributed to Herod Atticus, a dynamic and prominent personality, who was born in Marathon, the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods was dedicated to Serapis a Hellenised version of the god Osiris as well as his consort Isis and their son Horus. The archeological site is located in the area Brexiza, about 1.5 km south of the Tomb of the Athenians and dates back to around 150-160 AD.
