SettingsAncient Greek archaeological sites in Greece
Acrocorinth
Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece.
Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece.
Acropolis of Rhodes
The Acropolis of Rhodes is an acropolis dating from the Hellenistic period (3rd–2nd century BC) 3 kilometers from the centre of Rhodes, in the island with the same name, Greece.
The Acropolis of Rhodes is an acropolis dating from the Hellenistic period (3rd–2nd century BC) 3 kilometers from the centre of Rhodes, in the island with the same name, Greece.
Actium
Actium (Greek: Ἄκτιον) was the ancient name of a promontory of western Greece in northwestern Acarnania, at the mouth of the Sinus Ambracius (Gulf of Arta) opposite Nicopolis, built by Augustus ...
Actium (Greek: Ἄκτιον) was the ancient name of a promontory of western Greece in northwestern Acarnania, at the mouth of the Sinus Ambracius (Gulf of Arta) opposite Nicopolis, built by Augustus ...
Amphiareion of Oropos
The Amphiareion of Oropos, situated in the hills 6 km southeast of the fortified port of Oropos, was a sanctuary dedicated in the late 5th century BCE to the hero Amphiaraos, where pilgrims...
The Amphiareion of Oropos, situated in the hills 6 km southeast of the fortified port of Oropos, was a sanctuary dedicated in the late 5th century BCE to the hero Amphiaraos, where pilgrims...
Amphipolis
Amphipolis was an ancient Greek city in the region once inhabited by the Edoni people in the present-day region of Central Macedonia.
Amphipolis was an ancient Greek city in the region once inhabited by the Edoni people in the present-day region of Central Macedonia.
Ancient Corinth
Corinth, or Korinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.
Corinth, or Korinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.
Aptera, Greece
Aptera is a site in western Crete, a kilometer inland from the southern shore of Souda Bay, about 13 kilometers east of Chania in the municipality of Akrotiri.
Aptera is a site in western Crete, a kilometer inland from the southern shore of Souda Bay, about 13 kilometers east of Chania in the municipality of Akrotiri.
Areopagus
Areopagus, the "Hill of Ares" at Athens, NW of the Acropolis, and the ancient council associated with it.
Areopagus, the "Hill of Ares" at Athens, NW of the Acropolis, and the ancient council associated with it.
Azoria
Azoria is an archaeological site on a double-peaked hill overlooking the Gulf of Mirabello in eastern Crete in the Greek Aegean.
Azoria is an archaeological site on a double-peaked hill overlooking the Gulf of Mirabello in eastern Crete in the Greek Aegean.
Bassae
Bassae (Latin) or Bassai, Vassai or Vasses (Greek, Modern: Βάσσες, Ancient: Βάσσαι), meaning "little vale in the rocks", is an archaeological site in the northeastern p...
Bassae (Latin) or Bassai, Vassai or Vasses (Greek, Modern: Βάσσες, Ancient: Βάσσαι), meaning "little vale in the rocks", is an archaeological site in the northeastern p...
Brauron
The sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron (Ancient Greek Βραυρών; Modern Greek Βραυρώνα — Vravrona or Vravronas) is an early sacred site on the eastern coast of Attica near the Aegean Sea in a sm...
The sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron (Ancient Greek Βραυρών; Modern Greek Βραυρώνα — Vravrona or Vravronas) is an early sacred site on the eastern coast of Attica near the Aegean Sea in a sm...
Castle of Platamon
Castle of Platamon is a castle - city of the Middle Byzantine period and is located southeast of Mount Olympus, in a strategic position which controls the way Macedonia - Thessaly - Southern Greece.
Castle of Platamon is a castle - city of the Middle Byzantine period and is located southeast of Mount Olympus, in a strategic position which controls the way Macedonia - Thessaly - Southern Greece.
Corinth Excavations
The Corinth Excavations by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens began in 1896 and have continued with little interruption until today.
The Corinth Excavations by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens began in 1896 and have continued with little interruption until today.
Delphi
Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis.
Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis.
Diolkos
The Diolkos (Δίολκος, from the Greek διά, dia "across" and ὁλκός, holkos "portage") was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across th...
The Diolkos (Δίολκος, from the Greek διά, dia "across" and ὁλκός, holkos "portage") was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across th...
Dreros
Dreros (modern Driros) near Neapolis in the district of Lassithi, Crete, is a post-Minoan archaeological site, 16 km.
Dreros (modern Driros) near Neapolis in the district of Lassithi, Crete, is a post-Minoan archaeological site, 16 km.
Eleutherna
Eleutherna (Greek: ), also called Apollonia (Greek: ), was an ancient city-state in Crete, Greece, which lies 25 km southeast of Rethymno in Rethymno Prefecture.
Eleutherna (Greek: ), also called Apollonia (Greek: ), was an ancient city-state in Crete, Greece, which lies 25 km southeast of Rethymno in Rethymno Prefecture.
First Ancient Theatre, Larissa
The First Ancient Theatre of Larissa is a major open-air theatre and the biggest theater of a seating capability of 10,000 persons in Thessaly, situated on the south side of the Acropolis Hill i...
The First Ancient Theatre of Larissa is a major open-air theatre and the biggest theater of a seating capability of 10,000 persons in Thessaly, situated on the south side of the Acropolis Hill i...
Hadrian's Library
Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
Helike
Helike was an ancient Greek city that disappeared at night in the winter of 373 BC. It was located in Achaea, northern Peloponnesos, two kilometres from the Corinthian Gulf and near the city of ...
Helike was an ancient Greek city that disappeared at night in the winter of 373 BC. It was located in Achaea, northern Peloponnesos, two kilometres from the Corinthian Gulf and near the city of ...
Hephaistia
Lemnos (Λήμνος, Limnos) is an island of Greece in the northern part of the Aegean Sea.
Lemnos (Λήμνος, Limnos) is an island of Greece in the northern part of the Aegean Sea.
Heraion of Argos
The Heraion of Argos (Ἡραῖον Ἄργους) was the temple in the greatest sanctuary in the Argolid, dedicated to Hera, whose epithet "Argive Hera" (Ἥρη Ἀργείη Here Argeie), is familiar to readers ...
The Heraion of Argos (Ἡραῖον Ἄργους) was the temple in the greatest sanctuary in the Argolid, dedicated to Hera, whose epithet "Argive Hera" (Ἥρη Ἀργείη Here Argeie), is familiar to readers ...
Heraion of Perachora
The Heraion of Perachora (Greek, Modern: Ηραίον Περαχώρας) was a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf at the end of the Perachora peninsula.
The Heraion of Perachora (Greek, Modern: Ηραίον Περαχώρας) was a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf at the end of the Perachora peninsula.
Heraion of Samos
The Heraion of Samos was a large sanctuary in the southern region of Samos, Greece, 6 km southwest of the ancient city, in a low, marshy river basin near the sea.
The Heraion of Samos was a large sanctuary in the southern region of Samos, Greece, 6 km southwest of the ancient city, in a low, marshy river basin near the sea.
Kalamydi
Kalamydi is an ancient Dorian city in north-west Crete.
Kalamydi is an ancient Dorian city in north-west Crete.
Kalapodi
Kalapodi (Καλαπόδι) is a village in the Lokroi municipality, Phthiotis, Central Greece.
Kalapodi (Καλαπόδι) is a village in the Lokroi municipality, Phthiotis, Central Greece.
Kameiros
Kameiros (Κάμειρος) was a city on the island of Rhodes, Greece, lying on a peninsula on the northwest coast of the island.
Kameiros (Κάμειρος) was a city on the island of Rhodes, Greece, lying on a peninsula on the northwest coast of the island.
Kerameikos
Kerameikos (Κεραμεικός) is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the city walls, on both sides of the Dip...
Kerameikos (Κεραμεικός) is an area of Athens, Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the city walls, on both sides of the Dip...
Larissa (Argolis)
Larissa is the ancient and medieval acropolis of Argos, located in a high rocky hill, within the town's boundaries.
Larissa is the ancient and medieval acropolis of Argos, located in a high rocky hill, within the town's boundaries.
Leibethra
Libethra or Leibethra (Ancient Greek: ) was a city close to Olympus where Orpheus was buried by the Muses.
Libethra or Leibethra (Ancient Greek: ) was a city close to Olympus where Orpheus was buried by the Muses.
Lindos
Lindos (in Greek: Λίνδος) is an archaeological site, a town and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece.
Lindos (in Greek: Λίνδος) is an archaeological site, a town and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece.
Lyceum (Classical)
The Lyceum (Ancient Greek: Λύκειον, "Lykeion") was a gymnasium and public meeting place in Classical Athens named after the god of the grove that housed the Lyceum, Apollo Lyceus (Apollo as 'wol...
The Lyceum (Ancient Greek: Λύκειον, "Lykeion") was a gymnasium and public meeting place in Classical Athens named after the god of the grove that housed the Lyceum, Apollo Lyceus (Apollo as 'wol...
Lykaion
Lykaion (1421 m, Λύκαιον ὄρος; Mons Lycaeus, Mont Lycée, Monte Liceo) is a mountain in Arcadia.
Lykaion (1421 m, Λύκαιον ὄρος; Mons Lycaeus, Mont Lycée, Monte Liceo) is a mountain in Arcadia.
Nemea
Nemea is an ancient site near the head of the valley of the River Elissos in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese, in Greece.
Nemea is an ancient site near the head of the valley of the River Elissos in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese, in Greece.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens.
Olympia, Greece
Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, comparable in importance to the Pythian Games held in Delphi.
Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, comparable in importance to the Pythian Games held in Delphi.
Olynthus
Olynthus was an ancient city of Chalcidice, built mostly on two flat-topped hills 30–40m in height, in a fertile plain at the head of the Gulf of Torone, near the neck of the peninsula of ...
Olynthus was an ancient city of Chalcidice, built mostly on two flat-topped hills 30–40m in height, in a fertile plain at the head of the Gulf of Torone, near the neck of the peninsula of ...
Orchomenus (Arcadia)
Orchomenus or Orchomenos was an ancient city of Arcadia, Greece, called by Thucydides the Arcadian Orchomenus, to distinguish it from the Boeotian town.
Orchomenus or Orchomenos was an ancient city of Arcadia, Greece, called by Thucydides the Arcadian Orchomenus, to distinguish it from the Boeotian town.
Orchomenus (Boeotia)
Orchomenus, the setting for many early Greek myths, is a municipality and a rich archaeological site in Boeotia, Greece that was inhabited from the Neolithic through the Hellenistic periods.
Orchomenus, the setting for many early Greek myths, is a municipality and a rich archaeological site in Boeotia, Greece that was inhabited from the Neolithic through the Hellenistic periods.
Philippi
Philippi was a city in eastern Macedonia, established by Philip II in 322 BC and abandoned in the 14th century after the Ottoman conquest.
Philippi was a city in eastern Macedonia, established by Philip II in 322 BC and abandoned in the 14th century after the Ottoman conquest.
Platamon Castle
The Platamon Castle is a castle of the middle Byzantine period and is located southeast of Mount Olympus, in a strategic position which controls the exit of the Tempe valley, through which pass...
The Platamon Castle is a castle of the middle Byzantine period and is located southeast of Mount Olympus, in a strategic position which controls the exit of the Tempe valley, through which pass...
Polyrrhenia
Polyrrhenia (modern Polirinia), now lying somewhat inland from the northwest coast of Crete in the prefecture of Chania, was an important Archaic Period settlement co-temporaneous with Lat...
Polyrrhenia (modern Polirinia), now lying somewhat inland from the northwest coast of Crete in the prefecture of Chania, was an important Archaic Period settlement co-temporaneous with Lat...
Prinias
Prinias (ancient Rizinia), Crete, 35 kilometres southwest of Iraklion, about halfway between Gortyn and Knossos, is an archaeological site that has revealed a seventh-century BCE temple wi...
Prinias (ancient Rizinia), Crete, 35 kilometres southwest of Iraklion, about halfway between Gortyn and Knossos, is an archaeological site that has revealed a seventh-century BCE temple wi...
Priniatikos Pyrgos
Priniatikos Pyrgos is an archaeological site near Istron, in the eastern Cretan prefecture of Lasithi, (Greece).
Priniatikos Pyrgos is an archaeological site near Istron, in the eastern Cretan prefecture of Lasithi, (Greece).
Pythagoreion
The remains of the Pythagoreion, an ancient fortified port with Greek and Roman monuments and a spectacular tunnel, the Tunnel of Eupalinos or Eupalinian aqueduct, along with the Heraion of Samo...
The remains of the Pythagoreion, an ancient fortified port with Greek and Roman monuments and a spectacular tunnel, the Tunnel of Eupalinos or Eupalinian aqueduct, along with the Heraion of Samo...
Rhamnous
The site of Rhamnous (Greek: Ραμνούς, also Rhamnus), the remote northernmost deme of Attica, lies 39 km NE of Athens and 12.4 km NNE of Marathon, Greece overlooking the Euboean Strait.
The site of Rhamnous (Greek: Ραμνούς, also Rhamnus), the remote northernmost deme of Attica, lies 39 km NE of Athens and 12.4 km NNE of Marathon, Greece overlooking the Euboean Strait.
Rhamnus
Rhamnus (Greek Ῥαμνοῦς — Ramnous) is an archaeological site in Greece.
Rhamnus (Greek Ῥαμνοῦς — Ramnous) is an archaeological site in Greece.
Samothrace temple complex
The Samothrace Temple Complex, known as the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Greek Hieron ton Megalon Theon, is one of the principal Pan-Hellenic religious sanctuaries, located on the isla...
The Samothrace Temple Complex, known as the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Greek Hieron ton Megalon Theon, is one of the principal Pan-Hellenic religious sanctuaries, located on the isla...
Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia
The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, an Archaic site devoted in Classical times to Artemis, was one of the most important religious sites in the Greek city-state of Sparta.
The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, an Archaic site devoted in Classical times to Artemis, was one of the most important religious sites in the Greek city-state of Sparta.
Spartia temple
The Spartia temple is an ancient Greek temple and archaeological site on the hill of Spartia, Sesklo, in the Magnesia.
The Spartia temple is an ancient Greek temple and archaeological site on the hill of Spartia, Sesklo, in the Magnesia.
Stoa of Attalos
The Stoa of Attalos (also spelled Attalus) is recognised as one of the most impressive stoæ in the Athenian Agora.
The Stoa of Attalos (also spelled Attalus) is recognised as one of the most impressive stoæ in the Athenian Agora.
Stoa of Zeus
The Stoa of Zeus (Eleutherios) at Athens, was a two-aisled stoa located in the northwest corner of the Ancient Agora of Athens.
The Stoa of Zeus (Eleutherios) at Athens, was a two-aisled stoa located in the northwest corner of the Ancient Agora of Athens.
Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus, also known as the Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion, is the best-preserved ancient Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built.
The Temple of Hephaestus, also known as the Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion, is the best-preserved ancient Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built.
Temple of Hera (Olympia)
The Temple of Hera (also known as Heraion) is an ancient Doric Greek temple at Olympia, Greece.
The Temple of Hera (also known as Heraion) is an ancient Doric Greek temple at Olympia, Greece.
Temple of Hera, Olympia
The Temple of Hera (also known as Heraion) is an ancient Doric Greek temple at Olympia, Greece.
The Temple of Hera (also known as Heraion) is an ancient Doric Greek temple at Olympia, Greece.
Theatre A' of Larissa
The Theatre A' of Larissa (Α' Αρχαίο Θέατρο Λάρισας) is a major open-air theatre and the biggest theater of a seating capability of 10,000 persons in Thessaly, situated on the south side of the ...
The Theatre A' of Larissa (Α' Αρχαίο Θέατρο Λάρισας) is a major open-air theatre and the biggest theater of a seating capability of 10,000 persons in Thessaly, situated on the south side of the ...
Theatre of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus is a major open-air theatre and one of the earliest preserved in Athens.
The Theatre of Dionysus is a major open-air theatre and one of the earliest preserved in Athens.
Villa of Nero
The Villa of Nero is a 1st century villa built for the Roman Emperor Nero and situated south-east of the ancient site of Olympia, Greece.
The Villa of Nero is a 1st century villa built for the Roman Emperor Nero and situated south-east of the ancient site of Olympia, Greece.