Argos

Welcome to Argos, a city that holds the extraordinary title of the oldest continuously inhabited urban center in Europe, and perhaps the world. For over 7,000 years, from the Neolithic era to the present day, people have called…

We begin our ascent to Larissa Castle, which sits on a hill 287 meters above the modern city. The name 'Larissa' itself is an ancient term meaning 'Acropolis' or 'Fortress,' reflecting the hill's primordial role as a place of…

Descending from Larissa Hill, we arrive at one of the most stunning archaeological sites in Greece: the Great Theater of Argos. Built in the late 4th century BCE and significantly expanded by the Romans, this theater is…

Just above the theater, on a terrace overlooking the city, lies the Sanctuary of Apollo and Athena. This site, dating back to at least the 4th century BCE, was a major religious and possibly oracular center for Argos. …

Adjacent to the theater, we find the extensive ruins of the Roman Public Baths of Argos, constructed in the 2nd century CE. These baths are a prime example of the importance of social and physical culture in the Roman world. …

Our final stop in the Roman archaeological site is the Ancient Agora, the commercial and political heart of Argos for centuries. While perhaps less visually dramatic than the theater or the baths, the Agora was where the 'pulse'…

As we head back toward the modern center, we must acknowledge the relationship between the ancient city and the contemporary town. Argos today is a bustling hub for the surrounding agricultural region, and the ancient ruins are…

Our tour of Argos has taken us from the heroic heights of Larissa Castle, through the massive rock-cut theater and the sacred sanctuaries, to the heart of the ancient Agora and the vibrant modern town. We have explored a city…