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The museum itself is a building of some note as it was designed by Stuart Thompson who followed the Chicago School architectural style. It is built around two courtyards where you can see sculptures, reliefs and inscriptions in an authentic setting.\u00a0\r\n\r\n Inside the museum you can see the prehistoric collections, the finds from the Asklepion and other objects dating from geometric times to the Byzantine era. And don\u2019t miss the Twin Kouros from ancient Tenea; as well as being important examples of ancient sculpture, these statues also have an adventurous history as they were discovered by antique smugglers and then recovered by the Greek police.\u00a0\r\n\r\n You can read detailed information about the exhibition spaces and exhibits on the museum\u0027s website: www.corinth-museum.gr\r\n\r\n Did you know that\r\n\r\n Tel.: 27410 31480.\r\n\r\n For visiting hours see here.","longrichtext":"\u003Cp\u003EThe archaeological site of Ancient Corinth is centred on the ancient Temple of Apollo in the beautiful countryside at the foot of Acrocorinth. The ancient city reached its peak in the 8th century the when it founded colonies in the Western Mediterranean. \u0026nbsp;In 1932, the American School of Classical Studies built the archaeological museum to the northwest of the temple. The museum itself is a building of some note as it was designed by Stuart Thompson who followed the Chicago School architectural style. It is built around two courtyards where you can see sculptures, reliefs and inscriptions in an authentic setting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EInside the museum you can see the prehistoric collections, the finds from the Asklepion and other objects dating from geometric times to the Byzantine era. And don\u0026rsquo;t miss the Twin Kouros from ancient Tenea; as well as being important examples of ancient sculpture, these statues also have an adventurous history as they were discovered by antique smugglers and then recovered by the Greek police.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can read detailed information about the exhibition spaces and exhibits on the museum\u0026#39;s website: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.corinth-museum.gr\/\u0022\u003Ewww.corinth-museum.gr\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022info-label\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDid you know that\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022icon info-item\u0022\u003ETel.: 27410 31480.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022icon info-item\u0022\u003EFor visiting hours see \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.corinth-museum.gr\/%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%AF%CF%83%CE%BA%CE%B5%CF%88%CE%B7\/%CF%89%CF%81%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BF-%CE%BB%CE%B5%CE%B9%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%81%CE%B3%CE%AF%CE%B1%CF%82\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","longtranslateddateutc":null},"specialoffers":null,"primarycategory":{"key":6679,"name":"History \u0026 Culture"},"isproductpotentiallybookable":false,"mustanybookingsbebytelephone":false,"key":690611,"name":"Archaeological Museum of Corinth","producttype":"Attraction","location":{"latitude":37.9052300000000030877345125190913677215576171875,"longitude":22.8783600000000006957634468562901020050048828125},"amended":"2024-07-15T13:36:58","categories":{"categoriesdetails":[{"key":6679,"name":"History \u0026 Culture"},{"key":6859,"name":"Museums"}]},"categoriesgroups":{"categoriesgroupsdetails":[{"key":185711,"id":"catg185711intrs","name":"History \u0026 Culture"}]},"channels":{"channeldetails":[{"key":185481,"listinglevel":2,"iskeyproduct":false,"donotindexwhenshownonthischannel":false,"name":"Peloponnese Website"}]},"facilities":{"facilitydetails":[{"key":16761,"name":"For everybody","facility":16761},{"key":16811,"name":"All season","facility":16811}]},"facilitiesgroups":{"facilitiesgroupsdetails":[{"key":185821,"id":"foreverygreecedsvr","name":"For everyone"},{"key":185871,"id":"allseasongreecesesn","name":"All season"}]},"media":{"mediadetails":{"0":{"url":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/Ancient_Corinth_1_825281089.jpg","mediatype":62,"sourcefilesize":1319036,"alttext":"Archaeological Museum of Corinth 1","copyright":null,"isdefault":true,"sequence":1,"urlfullscreenlandscape":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/Ancient_Corinth_1_825281089.jpg[FullScreenLandscape]","typename":"image","mediatypename":"Picture"},"1":{"url":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/ARXAIA_MOYSEIO_KORINTHOS-619-0042_GG_1719148136.jpg","mediatype":62,"sourcefilesize":645874,"alttext":"Archaeological Museum of Corinth 2","copyright":null,"isdefault":false,"sequence":2,"urlfullscreenlandscape":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/ARXAIA_MOYSEIO_KORINTHOS-619-0042_GG_1719148136.jpg[FullScreenLandscape]","typename":"image","mediatypename":"Picture"},"4":{"url":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/arxaiologiko_mouseio_korinthou_Mer_01_8328870.jpg","mediatype":62,"sourcefilesize":763309,"alttext":"Archaeological Museum of Corinth 5","copyright":null,"isdefault":false,"sequence":5,"urlfullscreenlandscape":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/arxaiologiko_mouseio_korinthou_Mer_01_8328870.jpg[FullScreenLandscape]","typename":"image","mediatypename":"Picture"},"5":{"url":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/arxaiologiko_mouseio_korinthou_Mer_04_1773743015.jpg","mediatype":62,"sourcefilesize":749663,"alttext":"Archaeological Museum of Corinth 6","copyright":null,"isdefault":false,"sequence":6,"urlfullscreenlandscape":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/arxaiologiko_mouseio_korinthou_Mer_04_1773743015.jpg[FullScreenLandscape]","typename":"image","mediatypename":"Picture"},"2":{"url":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/ARXAIA_MOYSEIO_KORINTHOS-619-0160_GG_21516105.jpg","mediatype":62,"sourcefilesize":1106984,"alttext":"Archaeological Museum of Corinth 3","copyright":null,"isdefault":false,"sequence":3,"urlfullscreenlandscape":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/ARXAIA_MOYSEIO_KORINTHOS-619-0160_GG_21516105.jpg[FullScreenLandscape]","typename":"image","mediatypename":"Picture"},"3":{"url":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/ARXAIA_MOYSEIO_KORINTHOS-619-0173_GG_501572957.jpg","mediatype":62,"sourcefilesize":1132464,"alttext":"Archaeological Museum of Corinth 4","copyright":null,"isdefault":false,"sequence":4,"urlfullscreenlandscape":"https:\/\/greecedmsmedia.newmindmedia.com\/wsimgs\/ARXAIA_MOYSEIO_KORINTHOS-619-0173_GG_501572957.jpg[FullScreenLandscape]","typename":"image","mediatypename":"Picture"}}},"langcode":"en"}

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In modern times we found our answer with the Corinth Canal, but did you know that the ancient Greeks found their own solution more than 2000 years ago? \u00a0\r\n\r\n In the 8th century BC the Corinthians had rich colonies in the West and important trade routes began to develop between these colonies and Ancient Corinth. It was clearly dangerous and time-consuming for ships to travel round the peninsula, so Periander, who was Tyrant of Corinth and one of the 7 wise men of ancient Greece, was determined to find a solution. His original idea, around 620 BC, might sound a bit familiar \u2013 he wanted to build a canal across the Isthmus. However, he eventually chose a more practical idea for the time \u2013 a road paved with large cobblestones so ships could be transported from one side to the other on wheeled carriages. In other words, the Diolkos.\r\n\r\n The Diolkos was a road that stretched from the beach at Schinounda to the western end of today\u2019s canal. The road was 8 km long and 3.5-5 m wide, and curved round hills rather than going over them to make it easier to transport the ships from one end to the other. In the middle of the stone road there were two deep, parallel grooves for the wheels of the Olkos, the long vehicle which carried the ships.\r\n\r\n This was clearly a very labour-intensive process and thousands of slaves were used to pull the boats. The route was mainly used for light ships, mostly warships, when it was necessary to get quickly from one side of the isthmus to the other. Merchant ships left their goods at the port so they could be transported overland separately while the ships made their own journey on wheels. As soon as the ships were launched again, the cargo was re-loaded, and the journey continued...\r\n\r\n A large part of the Diolkos was revealed between 1956-62 during excavation work led by Nikos Verdelis.\u00a0\r\n\r\n Did you know that\r\n\r\n There were several reasons why Periander did not go ahead with his idea of building a canal. Firstly the difference in sea level on the two sides would cause water from the Gulf of Corinth to flow into the Saronic Gulf with unknown consequences. He consulted the oracle at Delphi who gave a pretty clear opinion, saying \u0022Neither fortify nor dig the Isthmus. Because Zeus made an island where he thought it was right.\u0022 The priests of Corinth were not pleased with the idea either as they would lose the rich tributes and gifts given by the merchants. This was echoed by the inhabitants, who argued that the merchants would simply pass through Corinth rather than staying, so they would also lose revenue.\r\n\r\n There is a unique animation film produced by the Technical Chamber of Greece and the Society for the Study of Ancient Greek Technology which shows how the Diolkos was used (in Greek).\r\n\r\n Studies on restoring the ancient Diolkos are going ahead after the Central Archaeological Council voted unanimously in favour.","longrichtext":"\u003Cp\u003EOne question has bothered the inhabitants of the Peloponnese since time immemorial - how can ships get from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean and vice versa without sailing all the way round the Peloponnese? In modern times we found our answer with the Corinth Canal, but did you know that the ancient Greeks found their own solution more than 2000 years ago? \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the 8th century BC the Corinthians had rich colonies in the West and important trade routes began to develop between these colonies and Ancient Corinth. It was clearly dangerous and time-consuming for ships to travel round the peninsula, so Periander, who was Tyrant of Corinth and one of the 7 wise men of ancient Greece, was determined to find a solution. His original idea, around 620 BC, might sound a bit familiar \u0026ndash; he wanted to build a canal across the Isthmus. However, he eventually chose a more practical idea for the time \u0026ndash; a road paved with large cobblestones so ships could be transported from one side to the other on wheeled carriages. 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As soon as the ships were launched again, the cargo was re-loaded, and the journey continued...\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EA large part of the Diolkos was revealed between 1956-62 during excavation work led by Nikos Verdelis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022info-label\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDid you know that\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022icon info-item\u0022\u003EThere were several reasons why Periander did not go ahead with his idea of building a canal. Firstly the difference in sea level on the two sides would cause water from the Gulf of Corinth to flow into the Saronic Gulf with unknown consequences. He consulted the oracle at Delphi who gave a pretty clear opinion, saying \u0026quot;Neither fortify nor dig the Isthmus. Because Zeus made an island where he thought it was right.\u0026quot; The priests of Corinth were not pleased with the idea either as they would lose the rich tributes and gifts given by the merchants. 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{"address":{"address1":null,"address2":null,"address3":null,"address4":null,"address5":null,"postcode":null,"country":"Greece","place":"\u03a0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03c6\u03b5\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03ae \u0395\u03bd\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03b1 \u039a\u03bf\u03c1\u03b9\u03bd\u03b8\u03af\u03b1\u03c2"},"contact":{"telephone":"27410 32630"},"created":"2023-04-26T07:13:03","descriptions":{"short":"Many Greek archaeological sites have impressive settings, but the Perachora Heraion has a magic all of its own. Part of the ancient ruins are at the edge of a beautiful cove and you can admire them also when you swim. On top of that, you are only a few minutes\u2019 walk from the Cape Melagavi lighthouse and only a few kilometres to the west of the Vouliagmeni lagoon, making this a great day-trip for anyone who is in the area.","shorttranslateddateutc":null,"longplaintext":"The Perachora peninsula ends at Cape Melagavi just a few kilometers to the west of the Vouliagmeni lagoon. There, right beside the sea, you will find the remains of what was once one of the most important places of worship in Corinthia. This combination of the sparkling clear sea, the sheltered harbour and the evocative ruins of the ancient temple make this a uniquely lovely place to visit.\r\n\r\n The archaeological site covers quite a large area and is divided into three levels: 1. The port area with the Temple of Hera Akraia, the altar and the two-storied Stoa. 2. The aspidal cistern and the dining rooms. 3. The area with the dining room building, homes and part of the extensive water collection system.\r\n\r\n The sanctuary is thought to have been founded by the Megarians and then came under the control of the Corinthians later. When the Corinthians were setting out to find new colonies over the Adriatic Sea, they would stop here to make offerings to the goddess Hera.\r\n\r\n The first temple was built here in the Geometric era (825-800 BC) but was completely destroyed. It was replaced in the late 6th century by a Doric style temple, with a cella (inner chamber) where a statue of the goddess Hera stood. This new temple was built a few meters to the west of the geometrical temple, and the older temple\u2019s site was occupied by an altar which was built for ritual sacrifices. The two-story stoa building was also in the port area. The ground floor colonnade was Doric and the upper floor was Ionic, something that makes the monument an important example of early Greek architecture. It was probably used to keep votive offerings and as somewhere for guests to sit.\r\n\r\n The site grew gradually over the years until it covered three levels and included the dining room, where dignitaries\u2019 official meals were held, and the Sacred Pool. It seems that visitors to the site took part in purification rituals in the pool, as flasks and pitchers used in these rites have been discovered here.\r\n\r\n During the Archaic era the site was one of the most important places of worship in Corinthia. It had widespread influence and people travelled here from all over Greece, as can be seen from the tributes from Argolida, Laconia, Rhodes, Chios and Attica that were discovered here. The Heraion continued to flourish in the 4th century BC as it was not badly damaged during the Spartan raid on the area. Fairly extensive alterations and additions were made to the site around this time, including the dining rooms (which were initially thought to be the Temple of Hera Limenia) and a complex, innovative and impressive irrigation system.\r\n\r\n However, the site did not escape the attentions of the Romans after the Battle of Corinth (146 BC) when the Romans defeated the Corinthians and their allies and then completely destroyed the city. The site was plundered by the Roman legions and was no longer used as a place of worship. The area was possibly inhabited again during the period of Roman rule in Greece (31 BC-324 AD), but over the centuries it was abandoned. Although the site was first excavated in the 1930s, the wider area was only declared a demarcated archaeological site in 1991. Nowadays there are information boards on the site, and work has been done to make the monuments easier to access and to highlight the ruins and their history.\r\n\r\n A wealth of interesting and diverse archaeological finds from the site including small bronze statues, seals, scarabs, ivory pins, jewellery and hundreds of thousands of fragments of painted pottery, etc are on display in the Archaeological Museum of Athens and the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth.\u00a0\r\n\r\n The Cape Melagavi Lighthouse Watching the sun set from Cape Melagavi Lighthouse is the perfect end to a great day. \u00a0It\u2019s only a few minutes\u2019 walk from the archaeological site, and there\u2019s a path to the left just before you reach the lighthouse which takes you to a great spot to see the sunset. The stone lighthouse was built in 1897 and, apart from during the Second World War when it was not in use, it has been guiding ships as they sail towards the Corinth Canal since then. It is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in Greece and has been classified as a protected historical monument.\u00a0\r\n\r\n Did you know that\r\n\r\n Entrance to the Heraion archaeological site is free. Tel.: 27410 32630.","longrichtext":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Perachora peninsula ends at Cape Melagavi just a few kilometers to the west of the Vouliagmeni lagoon. There, right beside the sea, you will find the remains of what was once one of the most important places of worship in Corinthia. This combination of the sparkling clear sea, the sheltered harbour and the evocative ruins of the ancient temple make this a uniquely lovely place to visit.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe archaeological site covers quite a large area and is divided into three levels: 1. The port area with the Temple of Hera Akraia, the altar and the two-storied Stoa. 2. The aspidal cistern and the dining rooms. 3. The area with the dining room building, homes and part of the extensive water collection system.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe sanctuary is thought to have been founded by the Megarians and then came under the control of the Corinthians later. When the Corinthians were setting out to find new colonies over the Adriatic Sea, they would stop here to make offerings to the goddess Hera.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe first temple was built here in the Geometric era (825-800 BC) \u003C\/strong\u003Ebut was completely destroyed. It was replaced in the late 6th century by a Doric style temple, with a cella (inner chamber) where a statue of the goddess Hera stood. This new temple was built a few meters to the west of the geometrical temple, and the older temple\u0026rsquo;s site was occupied by an altar which was built for ritual sacrifices. The two-story stoa building was also in the port area. 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It seems that visitors to the site took part in purification rituals in the pool, as flasks and pitchers used in these rites have been discovered here.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuring the Archaic era the site was one of the most important places of worship in Corinthia.\u003C\/strong\u003E It had widespread influence and people travelled here from all over Greece, as can be seen from the tributes from Argolida, Laconia, Rhodes, Chios and Attica that were discovered here.\u003Cbr\u003E\nThe Heraion continued to flourish in the 4th century BC as it was not badly damaged during the Spartan raid on the area. Fairly extensive alterations and additions were made to the site around this time, including the dining rooms (which were initially thought to be the Temple of Hera Limenia) and a complex, innovative and impressive irrigation system.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the site did not escape the attentions of the Romans after the Battle of Corinth (146 BC) when the Romans defeated the Corinthians and their allies and then completely destroyed the city. The site was plundered by the Roman legions and was no longer used as a place of worship. The area was possibly inhabited again during the period of Roman rule in Greece (31 BC-324 AD), but over the centuries it was abandoned.\u003Cbr\u003E\nAlthough the site was first excavated in the 1930s, the wider area was only declared a demarcated archaeological site in 1991. Nowadays there are information boards on the site, and work has been done to make the monuments easier to access and to highlight the ruins and their history.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EA wealth of interesting and diverse archaeological finds from the site including small bronze statues, seals, scarabs, ivory pins, jewellery and hundreds of thousands of fragments of painted pottery, etc are on display in the Archaeological Museum of Athens and the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022icon info-box\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Cape Melagavi Lighthouse\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nWatching the sun set from Cape Melagavi Lighthouse is the perfect end to a great day. \u0026nbsp;It\u0026rsquo;s only a few minutes\u0026rsquo; walk from the archaeological site, and there\u0026rsquo;s a path to the left just before you reach the lighthouse which takes you to a great spot to see the sunset. The stone lighthouse was built in 1897 and, apart from during the Second World War when it was not in use, it has been guiding ships as they sail towards the Corinth Canal since then. It is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in Greece and has been classified as a protected historical monument.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022info-label\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDid you know that\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\u0022icon info-item\u0022\u003EEntrance to the Heraion archaeological site is free. 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