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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Corinth-Lechaion

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Corinth-Lechaion
Roman port sanctuary and commercial harbor of ancient Corinth


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 21:56
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located on the Gulf of Corinth, approximately 5 km northwest of the classical city center
  • Served as the primary seaport for Roman Corinth from the 1st century CE onward
  • Encompasses harbor installations, temples, warehouses, and residential structures
  • Partially submerged and subject to tectonic activity; ongoing archaeological investigation

Lechaion was the ancient harbor of Corinth, functioning as a vital commercial and military port throughout the Roman ...

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