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Tumulus of Plateaia

Vranas, 19007, Marathonas
Vranas, 19007, Marathonas

Description

The Tumulus of Plataia is a burial mound erected east of this ancient battlefield within Ruins of Plataia in Marathona. "Stelai" (def. "memorial tablets") engraved with the victims’ names, classified by tribe, were raised atop the tomb.

Address Information

Vranas
19007
Marathonas
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Opening Hours

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Monday:

08:30 - 15:30

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

08:30 - 15:30

Thursday:

08:30 - 15:30

Friday:

08:30 - 15:30

Saturday:

08:30 - 15:30

Sunday:

08:30 - 15:30

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