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RJ (16 months ago)
Wonderful place to see the whole argosies valley. Easy to reach via car. Friendly staff. Delightful archaeology
Wonderful place to see the whole argosies valley. Easy to reach via car. Friendly staff. Delightful archaeology
Arothoss (17 months ago)
Felt like we were the only ones there great small site to visit was just us and an old couple in the whole site so we had heaps of fun and some amazing views all around The Valley and the roads there are easy to navigate and drive. Take water with you as there’s no shops or anything just farms
Felt like we were the only ones there great small site to visit was just us and an old couple in the whole site so we had heaps of fun and some amazing views all around The Valley and the roads there are easy to navigate and drive. Take water with you as there’s no shops or anything just farms
Eileen Herrera (2 years ago)
I find that seeking out the out-of-the-way ancient sites in Greece are worth it. Not only are you able to walk amid the past, these temples and sanctuaries were constructed in some of the most spectacularly beautiful areas, with views that go on for miles, and the sounds of nature. It in this case the sound of the local farmer harvesting his olives, but that was quite nice, too. The Heraion started before the classics age as a temple to another Goddess. I think she likely was associated with the earth, bountiful harvests or some such given the stunning setting. At some point, there was a reconstruction and dedication to Hera, the mother of the gods (at least some), wife to Zeus, and protector of marriage and the like. I would like to think she was the patron of wives with cheating husbands, cuz Zeus was always taking up with other women. Maybe the Heraion gave her a peaceful place to get away from it all.
I find that seeking out the out-of-the-way ancient sites in Greece are worth it. Not only are you able to walk amid the past, these temples and sanctuaries were constructed in some of the most spectacularly beautiful areas, with views that go on for miles, and the sounds of nature. It in this case the sound of the local farmer harvesting his olives, but that was quite nice, too. The Heraion started before the classics age as a temple to another Goddess. I think she likely was associated with the earth, bountiful harvests or some such given the stunning setting. At some point, there was a reconstruction and dedication to Hera, the mother of the gods (at least some), wife to Zeus, and protector of marriage and the like. I would like to think she was the patron of wives with cheating husbands, cuz Zeus was always taking up with other women. Maybe the Heraion gave her a peaceful place to get away from it all.
jeremy kalous (2 years ago)
A relatively smaller site. Free entrance. Open till 15.30. The guy said 800BC. Feels Mycenaean. Large blocks of stone. No baked tiles.
A relatively smaller site. Free entrance. Open till 15.30. The guy said 800BC. Feels Mycenaean. Large blocks of stone. No baked tiles.
Amanda Carver (2 years ago)
An amazing and extensive site, it is open from 8-16:30 and entry is free for everyone. Quite a steep walk to the site (not a long one) but worth it. Must have been amazing in its day. Sadly no information available. Highly recommended
An amazing and extensive site, it is open from 8-16:30 and entry is free for everyone. Quite a steep walk to the site (not a long one) but worth it. Must have been amazing in its day. Sadly no information available. Highly recommended
