Archaeological Sites
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Mycenae Archaeological Site
Read more: Mycenae Archaeological SiteMycenae (Greek: Μυκήνες) is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece. The fortified citadel is perched over the fertile plain of Argolis near the seashore in the northeast Peloponnese. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the…
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Olympia Archaeological Site
Read more: Olympia Archaeological SiteOlympia (Greek: Ολυμπία) is one of the most influential ancient Greek sanctuaries. It has been renown since antiquity as the founder and host of the Olympic Games which took place every four years, starting in 776 BCE. Olympia archaeological site is…
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Rhamnous
Read more: RhamnousRhamnous (Greek: Ραμνούς; Also transliterated as: Ramnous, or Rhamnus, or Rhamnounda, or Rhamnuntus) is an ancient Greek fortified town, located on the Attica coast, about 55 kilometers northeast from Athens. It was named for the local prickly bush called ramnos and…
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Sounion
Read more: SounionSounion (Σούνιον; modern Greek: Σούνιο) is the southernmost point of Attica to the east, about 40 miles from Athens. Because Sounion promontory commanded the seafaring lanes to and from Athens it was was fortified to guard the maritime interests of the…
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Thermos Archaeological Site
Read more: Thermos Archaeological SiteThermos (Θέρμο, Θέρμος, Θέρμον, Thermon) is an ancient sanctuary located in Aetolia in western Greece. It was inhabited continuously for 1500 years, from the Middle Helladic (early Mycenaean) era until the 2nd c. BCE. It was named after the hero…
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Tiryns Archaeological Site
Read more: Tiryns Archaeological SiteTiryns is an important Mycenaean citadel in Argolis, Peloponnese. In the Bronze Age, it was a major Mycenaean stronghold, and was already flourishing by the Middle Helladic period. Its location near the sea has lead many to consider Tiryns the…
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Zakros
Read more: ZakrosThe Minoan palace of Zakros (Ζάρκος, also known as Zakro, or Kato Zakros) is located on the east coast of Crete, in the slopes of a rugged hill near a sheltered harbor suitable to accommodating a large fleet vessels, than…