Ancient Corinth - Wikipedia
WEBAncient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. [1] The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
Corinth | Ancient City, Map, & Ruins | Britannica
WEBCorinth, an ancient and a modern city of the Peloponnese, in south-central Greece. The remains of the ancient city lie about 50 miles (80 km) west of Athens, at the eastern end of the Gulf of Corinth, on a terrace some 300 feet (90 metres) above sea level.
Ancient Corinth, Greece: A Guide to the Archaeological Site
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Whether you are a history buff looking to explore some of the best ancient Greek ruins or are looking for a fun day trip from Athens, this is everything you need to know for an exciting and informative visit to the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth.
Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth: How and Why to Visit
WEBApr 23, 2023 · The ruins of the fortress upon the Acrocorinth (Acrocorinthus) about Ancient Corinth, Greece. The akropolis of Ancient Corinth – the “Acrocorinth” – is believed to be the highest and largest of the akropolis of Ancient Greece. The Acrocorinth ruins include the Temple of Aphrodite.
Ancient Corinth Guide: History & Mythology - Greeking.me
WEBNov 23, 2023 · The ruins of Ancient Corinth give important insight into the region’s ancient civilization and architecture, with the monuments on site being many and exceptional. One of the most well-known and awe-inspiring monuments …
Archaeological Site & Museum of ancient Corinth
WEBThe archaeological site of Ancient Corinth lays on the northern foothills of the Acrocorinth hill, around the Archaic Temple of Apollo. Extended excavations and have brought to light the Roman Forum, temples, fountains,porticoes, baths, latrines and …
Corinth - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBNov 24, 2020 · Today, visitors to Corinth can see its many ancient sites, including the fairly well-preserved ruins of the Temple of Apollo, which was built in 550 BC and the remaining columns of the Temple of Octavia.
Corinth: Crossroads of the Ancient Mediterranean - History Tools
WEBMay 26, 2024 · Today, the ruins of ancient Corinth are among the most celebrated archaeological sites in Greece. The most iconic landmark is the Temple of Apollo, a massive Doric temple dating to the 6th century BC.
Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth - Greece Travel
WEBThe akropolis of Ancient Corinth (called the "Acrocorinth") lies 1 km to the southeast, located on a 575 m high table mountain. It was already fortified in Antiquity but the walls and towers that can be seen today, are mostly of Frankish and Venetian times.
Ancient Corinth, Greece — Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe ruins today show numerous Greek, Roman, and Byzantine architectural features. At the heart of Ancient Corinth was the Fountain of Peirene, a mythical freshwater spring which was the...