These archaeological sites reveal the history of ancient Greece. From the fortress of Tiryns to the Oracle of Dodona, you will find significant locations such as the original Olympic stadium, the Palace of Zakros, and the Sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron. These sites provide insights into the lives of ancient Greeks.
Thermopylae, Greece
A historical mountain pass where 300 Spartan warriors led by King Leonidas fought against the Persian army of Xerxes in 480 BC.
Zakros, Crete, Greece
This Bronze Age palace complex contains storage rooms, workshops, sanctuaries and a water management system from the 2nd millennium BC.
Kalabaka, Greece
A complex of six Orthodox monasteries on natural sandstone pillars, built in the 14th and 15th centuries at 400 meters elevation.
Chalcidice, Greece
The archaeological site contains city walls, an acropolis and ancient residential houses from the 7th century BC, where the philosopher was born.
Marathon, Greece
A 9-meter-high earth mound marks the final resting place of 192 Athenian soldiers who died in the Battle of Marathon.
Brauron, Greece
The temple complex contains an altar, colonnades and living quarters for priestesses. Young girls performed initiation rites here.
Greece
Home to the stunning Tunnel of Eupalinos, an ancient engineering marvel.
Olympia, Greece
Ancient sports venue from the 5th century BC with stone seats for 40,000 spectators and a 120-meter running track.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Macedonian burial chamber from the 4th century BC containing metal vessels, jewelry and the famous Derveni papyrus.
Epirus, Greece
Ancient sanctuary with theater for 17,000 people and a sacred oak tree whose leaves were used for prophecies.
Argolis, Greece
Archaeological site with 20-meter walls from the 13th century BC, built with limestone blocks weighing up to 13 tons.
Oropos, Greece
The ancient healing complex contains a temple, water spring and altar. Greeks sought advice and healing here through dream interpretation.
Mycenae, Greece
The gate from 13th century BCE displays two lions above the entrance. It stands as the oldest monumental relief in Europe.
Elefsina, Greece
This large initiation hall served religious ceremonies honoring goddesses Demeter and Persephone for over 2000 years.
Epirus, Greece
The temple complex from 3rd century BCE was considered an entrance to the underworld. People came here to communicate with the dead.
