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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Kyparissia-Samikon

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Kyparissia-Samikon
Roman settlement and sanctuary site in the Peloponnese


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 06:00
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Western Peloponnese, Greece (Messenia region)
  • Period: Primarily Classical to Roman era, with earlier sanctuary origins
  • Key feature: Sanctuary of Zeus combined with Roman settlement remains
  • Access: Archaeological site accessible via Kyparissia town, inland from Ionian coast

Kyparissia-Samikon encompasses the remains of an ancient sanctuary and settlement on the western Peloponnese, combining layers of Greek ...

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