Lion of Chaeronea, Ancient marble monument in Boeotia, Greece
The Lion of Chaeronea stands near 6 meters tall as a marble funerary statue located at the northern entry of the Boeotian plain.
The monument marks the burial site of 254 soldiers from the Sacred Band of Thebes who died fighting against Philip II of Macedon in 338 BCE.
The statue represents Greek memorial traditions, serving as a permanent tribute to the military values and sacrifices of ancient Theban warriors.
Visitors can reach the monument through the main roads connecting to the Boeotia Regional Unit, situated at coordinates 38.494889 latitude and 22.84825 longitude.
English travelers discovered the monument in 1818, leading to its reassembly and placement on a pedestal at its original location in 1902.
Location: Boeotia Regional Unit
Inception: 330s BCE
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 38.49489,22.84825
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:18
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