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Pyra - Sanctuary of Herakles

Πυρά · Π.Ε. Φωκίδας

Pyra is a place with preserved ruins of a Doric temple dating to the third century B.C. The sources connect Pyra with the pyre of the hero Herakles.

🏛️ In antiquity: Ἡρακλέους Πυρά · attested in 9 ancient texts
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Where is Pyra - Sanctuary of Herakles?

Pyra - Sanctuary of Herakles is located in Πυρά, Π.Ε. Φωκίδας, Greece. Coordinates: 38.75196, 22.29911.

What kind of place is Pyra - Sanctuary of Herakles?

Pyra is a place with preserved ruins of a Doric temple dating to the third century B.C. The sources connect Pyra with the pyre of the hero Herakles.

How do I get to Pyra - Sanctuary of Herakles?

You can navigate to Pyra - Sanctuary of Herakles via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 38.75196, 22.29911.

What was Pyra - Sanctuary of Herakles called in antiquity?

In antiquity it was known as “Ἡρακλέους Πυρά”, attested in 9 ancient texts.

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