Tholos Tomb of Vapheio
Βαφειό · Π.Ε. Λακωνίας
📷 Mark Landon (photographed in 1990; digitized in 2021) · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Vapheio Tholos Tomb is a Mycenaean tholos built around 1500 BC that is assumed to have held an elite burial or burials. It is best known for the two golden Minoan-style cups it housed.
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FAQ
Where is Tholos Tomb of Vapheio?
Tholos Tomb of Vapheio is located in Βαφειό, Π.Ε. Λακωνίας, Greece. Coordinates: 37.02032, 22.46785.
What kind of place is Tholos Tomb of Vapheio?
The Vapheio Tholos Tomb is a Mycenaean tholos built around 1500 BC that is assumed to have held an elite burial or burials. It is best known for the two golden Minoan-style cups it housed.
How do I get to Tholos Tomb of Vapheio?
You can navigate to Tholos Tomb of Vapheio via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.02032, 22.46785.
What was Tholos Tomb of Vapheio called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Vapheio (Lakonia)”.
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