🏛️ Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos
Ancient port city and sanctuary in the Greek Aegean
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Southeastern coast of Samos, Greece
- Pythagoreion: Major port city from 10th century BC
- Heraion: Sanctuary to Hera with temples dating to 6th century BC
- UNESCO inscription: 1992
Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos is a pair of adjoining archaeological sites in the Greek Aegean that illustrate urban commerce and religious devotion in the ancient Mediterranean. Pythagoreion, originally called Tigani, functioned as a fortified port city from the 10th century BC, while the Heraion, located approximately 6 kilometers southwest, served as a grand sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera. Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. As ...