Pallantion
Tripoli Municipality
ancient Greek city in Arcadia, Greece
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ancient Pallantion
Welcome to Ancient Pallantion, a site of profound historical and mythological weight, located on the high plains of central Arcadia. While the ruins you see before you are modest compared to the grand monuments of Athens or…
Listen in the app2The Acropolis Hill — A Commanding Vantage
Our exploration begins at the base of the acropolis hill. In the ancient world, the acropolis was the 'high city,' serving as both a military stronghold and a sacred precinct. …
Listen in the app3The Temple of Athena — Wisdom on the Heights
On the acropolis, we encounter the foundations of the Temple of Athena. Athena was a widely revered goddess in Arcadia, often associated with the protection of the city and the wisdom of the community. …
Listen in the app4The Temple of Poseidon — Lord of the Arcadian Waters
Near the Temple of Athena, we find another significant religious structure, likely dedicated to Poseidon. It might seem surprising to find a temple to the god of the sea in the middle of a landlocked, mountainous region like…
Listen in the app5The Lower Town and the Agora — Civic Life
Descending from the acropolis, we enter the area of the lower town. This is where the daily life of Pallantion took place. …
Listen in the app6The Myth of Evander — A Bridge to Italy
We now come to the most culturally significant aspect of Pallantion: the myth of Evander. According to Virgil’s Aeneid and other ancient sources, Evander was the son of Hermes and a local nymph. …
Listen in the app7The Byzantine and Medieval Layers
As we conclude our walk, it is important to note that Pallantion's history did not end with the fall of Rome. Like many ancient sites in Greece, it continued to be inhabited and repurposed throughout the Byzantine and medieval…
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Our journey through Ancient Pallantion has taken us from the heights of its acropolis to the bustling civic life of its agora, and finally into the realm of foundational myth. We have seen how this modest Arcadian town became, in…
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What is Pallantion?
Pallantion is a place in Tripoli Municipality with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tripoli Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.4546, 22.3332 |
| Last updated |