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Pythagoreion
37.6908° N, 26.9433° E
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The Pythagoreion is the archaeological site of the ancient town of Samos in Samos, Greece. It is located in the area of the modern town of Pythagoreio, from which it has got its modern name. The archaeological site contains ancient Greek and Roman monuments and a famous ancient tunnel, the Tunnel of Eupalinos or Eupalinian aqueduct. Along with the Heraion of Samos, the Pythagoreion was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 because of its testimony to the cultural, military, and economic importance of Samos during Archaic and early Classical Greece.
Historical Timeline
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Earliest archaeological finds
4th millennium BCE
Minoan colonisation and settlement start
16th century BCE
Persian conquest
After 6th century BCE
Height of Samos's power
6th century BCE
Construction of town fortifications
5th–4th centuries BCE
Continued occupation into Roman times
until 3rd century CE
Museum coverage timeframe
up to 7th century CE
UNESCO World Heritage inscription
1992
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Miscellaneous Features
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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