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Poseidon Tainarios: Ancient Site in Sparta, Greece

An archaeological exploration of Poseidon Tainarios's history and heritage.

Latitude:

37.07593

Longitude:

22.4289

Confidence:

Medium

Greek Name:

​

Region:

Peloponnese

Country:

Greece

Current Day City:

Sparta

Type:

Sanctuary and Temple

Ancient Mentions:

1 in 1 text

Ancient Site Description

Poseidon Tainarios is a sanctuary and temple situated in Peloponnese, Greece. According to historical records, it is referenced 1 times across 1 text ancient sources.

Wikidata:

unavailable

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