Lycosura
Videos
Lycosura was a city in the ancient Parrhasia region of south Arcadia said by Pausanias to be the oldest city in the world, although there is no evidence for its existence before the fourth century BC.
Temple of Despoina
Area shaded purple approximates the sacred precinct
Perspective reconstruction of the Temple of Despoina. The acrolithic statues of Demeter (L) and Despoina (R) are visible at scale in the cella, at left is the theatre-like seating area, and at right is the Stoa
The Temple of Despoina with the theater-like seating area to the left
Megalopolis, Greece
Videos
Megalopoli is a town in the southwestern part of the regional unit of Arcadia, southern Greece. It is located on the same site as ancient Megalopolis. When it was founded in 371 BC, it was the first l
Lycosura
…Pentelic marble. Remains of a stoa, altars, fountain and baths and other structures can also be seen at the site. The Sanctuary is located 9 km WSW of Megalopolis, 6.9 km SSE of Mount Lykaion, and 160 km SW of Athens. There is a small museum at the archaeological site housing the middle of sculptured group, Demeter…
Megalopoli
Lignite mining near Megalopoli
Remains of the theatre
A silver triobol of the Arcadian League from ancient Megalopolis. The head of Zeus on the obverse, Pan seated on the reverse.