Peloponnese
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Olympia Archaeological Museum
Read more: Olympia Archaeological MuseumThe Archaeological Museum of Olympia (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ολυμπίας) is one of the most visited museums in Greece. It is located in Olympia, Peloponnese, which is one of the most important archaeological sites and the birth of the original…
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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…
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Olympic Games History
Read more: Olympic Games HistoryFor the ancient Greeks, the Olympic games existed since mythical times, so no definitive time of their inauguration can be identified with any certainty. The first Olympiad was held in 776 BCE, and this is the year that…
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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…
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Treasury of Atreus
Read more: Treasury of AtreusThe tholos tomb at Mycenae known as “Treasury of Atreus”, built between 1350 and 1250 BCE, is the largest, best preserved, and one of the latest built in the Bronze Age. It is also known as “Tomb of…