Archaeological Site at Plasi of Marathon

Archaeological Site at Plasi of Marathon is an archaeological site in Attica, Greece. Archaeological Site at Plasi of Marathon is situated nearby to the beach Παραλία Μαραθώνα, as well as near the movie theater Ster Cool Τύμβος.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tomb of the Athenians and Tower of Marathon B.

Tomb of the Athenians

Archaeological site

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There are two tumuli at Marathon, Greece. One is a burial mound, or "Soros" that houses the ashes of 192 Athenians who fell during the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Tomb of the Athenians is situated 1½ km west of Archaeological Site at Plasi of Marathon.

Tower of Marathon B

Castle

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Tower of Marathon B is a castle, which is situated 1½ km west of Archaeological Site at Plasi of Marathon.

Sanctuary of the Egyptian gods (Nea Makri)

Archaeological site

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Sanctuary of the Egyptian gods (Nea Makri) is an archaeological site, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Archaeological Site at Plasi of Marathon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vranas and Marathon.

Vranas

Hamlet

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Vranas is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km west of Archaeological Site at Plasi of Marathon.

Marathon

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Marathon is a village near the sea in Athens metropolitan area, about 40 km from the center of Athens. The town's name derives from a local fennel herb that grows in the area.