The Dimosio Sima (Public Burial Pit) is a significant archaeological site located in the Kerameikos cemetery of ancient Athens. This mass grave served as a communal burial place for citizens and soldiers, offering crucial insights into Athenian society, warfare, and burial practices across different periods.
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Dimosio Sima is located in Κεραμεικός, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece. Coordinates: 37.98146, 23.71637.
The Dimosio Sima (Public Burial Pit) is a significant archaeological site located in the Kerameikos cemetery of ancient Athens. This mass grave served as a communal burial place for citizens and soldiers, offering crucial insights into Athe
You can navigate to Dimosio Sima via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.98146, 23.71637.
In antiquity it was known as “Demosion Sema exc. (Athens)”, attested in 5 ancient texts.