Nemea
Nemea (/ˈniːmiə/; Ancient Greek: Νεμέα; Ionic Greek: Νεμέη) is an ancient site in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese, in Greece. Formerly part of the territory of Cleonae in ancient Argolis, it is today situated in the regional unit of Corinthia. The small village of Archaia Nemea (formerly known as "Iraklion") is immediately southwest of the archaeological site, while the new town of Nemea lies to the west.
Νεμέα (in Greek) | |
The stadion of Nemea | |
Shown within Greece | |
| Location | Archaia Nemea, Corinthia, Greece |
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| Region | Argolis (ancient Greece) |
| Coordinates | 37°48′32″N 22°42′37″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Events | Battle of Nemea |
Here, in Greek mythology, Heracles overcame the Nemean Lion, and here, during Antiquity, the Nemean Games were held (ending c. 235 BC) and were celebrated in the eleven Nemean odes of Pindar.
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