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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Samikon-Olympia

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Samikon-Olympia
Fortified Roman settlement in the Peloponnese


๐Ÿ• 1 min read ยท Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 21:41
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in Elis prefecture, northwestern Peloponnese, Greece
  • Roman-period fortification built atop earlier Greek settlement remains
  • Archaeological site without formal excavation infrastructure
  • No designated entrance fee or visitor facilities

Samikon-Olympia occupies a defensible position in the Peloponnese approximately 30 kilometers south of ancient Olympia. The site comprises ...

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