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Orchomenus (Boeotia)
38.4833° N, 22.9833° E
About
Orchomenus (Ancient Greek: Ὀρχομενός Orchomenos), the setting for many early Greek myths, is best known today as a rich archaeological site in Boeotia, Greece, that was inhabited from the Neolithic through the Hellenistic periods. It is often referred to as "Minyan Orchomenus", to distinguish it from a later city of the same name in Arcadia.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Mycenaean heyday
14th–13th centuries BC
Second Battle of Chaeronea / Battle of Orchomenus
86 BC
Charites sanctuary and theatre construction
end of 4th century BC
Rebuilding under Philip and Alexander
335 BC
First Battle of Chaeronea
338 BC
Destruction by Thebans
349 BC
Reconstruction by Phocians
355 BC
Sack by Boeotian League
364 BC
Greco-Persian Wars participation
480–479 BC
Byzantine church dated
873/4 AD
Bronze Age Collapse
c. 1200 BC
Tholos tomb construction
c. 1250 BC
Schliemann excavations
1880–1886
Later archaeological campaigns
1903–1905; 1970–1973; 1994
Early Bronze Age settlements
2800–1900 BC
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
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