Thermopylae, Narrow coastal pass in Lamia Municipality, Greece
The passage features steep mountain walls and thermal springs, with a modern highway running through what was once a confined coastal route.
In 480 BC, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans defended this strategic location against the Persian army of Xerxes during a three-day battle.
The monument of King Leonidas stands at the battlefield location, commemorating the Greek defense against the Persian invasion of ancient Greece.
The archaeological site includes interpretive panels, a modern visitor center, and direct access from the main Athens-Thessaloniki national road.
The ancient narrow passage measured only 12 meters wide between the mountains and sea, though coastal deposits have now extended the shoreline.
Location: Lamia Municipality
GPS coordinates: 38.79556,22.53667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
These archaeological sites document several millennia of Greek history. The fortress of Tiryns displays Mycenaean military architecture from the 13th century BC, while the Oracle of Dodona ranks among the oldest Greek sanctuaries, where priests interpreted the future from the rustling of sacred oak trees. The ancient stadium of Olympia, which hosted the Olympic Games from 776 BC onward, lies in a wooded valley in the Peloponnese. The Minoan palace of Zakros on the eastern coast of Crete was destroyed by fire around 1450 BC and consequently remained largely intact. The Sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron, located about 40 kilometers from Athens, served as an important religious center where young girls served the goddess. These locations provide direct insights into religious practices, administrative structures, and daily life across different periods of ancient Greece.
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