Soros, Ancient burial mound in Marathon, Greece
The Marathon tumulus rises 12 meters high with a diameter of 50 meters, containing the ashes of 192 Athenian soldiers within its earthen structure.
Following the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, this burial ground was established to honor the Athenian warriors who died defending their city against Persian forces.
The tumulus became a ceremonial site where young Athenians gathered annually to place wreaths and perform sacrifices in memory of the fallen soldiers.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by following the main road from Marathon to Athens, with informational panels explaining the historical context.
Archaeological excavations in 1890 by Valerios Stais revealed a substantial layer of cremated remains and artifacts from ancient funeral ceremonies.
Location: Marathonas Municipality
GPS coordinates: 38.11797,23.97833
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:29
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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