top of page

Argive Heraion: Ancient Site in Iraio, Greece

An archaeological exploration of Argive Heraion's history and heritage.

Latitude:

37.6919

Longitude:

22.7747

Confidence:

High

Greek Name:

Ἥραιον

Region:

Peloponnese

Country:

Greece

Current Day City:

Iraio

Type:

Sanctuary and Temple

Ancient Mentions:

56 in 24 texts

Ancient Site Description

Argive Heraion is a sanctuary and temple situated in Peloponnese, Greece. According to historical records, it is referenced 56 times across 24 texts ancient sources.

Wikidata:

Q1607754

ancient greek sites.jpg

Discover More Greek Ancient Sites

Lero Isl | Ancient Site in Île Sainte-Marguerite, Gallia, France

Island with monastic community, Île Sainte-Marguerite off Cannes, France

Sistrouni site | Ancient Site in Sistrouni, Epirus, Greece

Hellenistic fortified site on ridge W of Sistrouni, Thesprotia Epirus

Gela treasury XII | Ancient Site in Olympia excavations, Peloponnese, Greece

Foundations of treasury at E end of the Treasury terrace of ancient Olympia

Klopedi | Ancient Site in Agia Paraskevi, North Aegean, Greece

Sanctuary with a pair of archaic Aeolic temples, probably dedicated to Apollo, WNW of Agia Paraskevi, Lesvos

Hierapolis | Ancient Site in Manbij, Syria

City with a famous sanctuary of the Syrian Goddess, the modern Manbij, Syria

Mylae | Ancient Site in Milazzo, Sicily, Italy

Archaic to Late Antique polis, Milazzo in Sicily, Italy

Antirrhion cape | Ancient Site in Antirio, West Greece, Greece

Promontory, the modern Antirio in Aitoloakarnania

Garganus mountain | Ancient Site in Gargano, Italia, Italy

Mountain/promontory of Daunia, the modern Gargano, Italy

Kaliakouda tower | Ancient Site in Kaliakouda, Attica, Greece

Round tower foundation on SW slope of Kaliakouda (916m)

Pantikapaion | Ancient Site in Kerch, Pontus, Ukraine

Classical to Roman polis, Kerch, Crimea

GetGreece_Square.png
bottom of page