Argolid Attractions Argolída

 
The Argolid, Homer's "horse-rearing Argolis", in the north-eastern Peloponnese, played a central part in the history of Greece. Already settled in Neolithic times, it was occupied by the Achaeans around 2000-1900 B.C., and in the Mycenaean period (1580-1100 B.C.) was the most densely populated part of Greece. Mycenae, Tiryns and Argos, as well as such lesser cities as Mideia and Prosymna, were centers of power, of economic activity and of a rich culture. The excavations of Heinrich Schliemann from 1874 onwards led to the rediscovery of this forgotten world.

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Panorama of ancient Greek theater Epidauros.Epidauros Theatre
Bourtzi castle in Nafplio at night.Nafplion (Nafplio)
View of Hyrda from the Ocean.Hydra
Heads of Mycenae Lion Gate were once pegged in place.Mycenae
Pillars at Epidauors.Epidauros / Epidaurus / Sanctuary of Asklepios
Circular tomb in Mycenae.Archaeological Site, Mycenae
Fortress at Nafplio.Nafplion (Nafplio)
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