🏛️ Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos
Ancient port city and sanctuary complex on a Greek island
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Island of Samos, Greece
- Pythagoreion: Ancient port city, founded 10th century BC
- Heraion: Temple complex dedicated to Hera, cultic activity from 8th century BC
- UNESCO inscription: 1992
Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos are two adjoining archaeological sites on the Greek island of Samos that together illustrate distinct aspects of ancient Greek civilization—urban commerce and military strategy at the port city, and religious devotion and architectural ambition at the sanctuary. Pythagoreion was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, recognized for its historical significance and the engineering marvel of the Tunnel of Eupalinos. As of 2026, both sites remain ...