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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos

Archaeology & Antiquity Greece Europe

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos
Ancient port city and sanctuary complex on a Greek island


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 9 Apr 2026 at 15:34

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ 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 ...

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