Βαλάνειο

Βαλάνειο is an archaeological site in Marathon, East Attica. Βαλάνειο is situated nearby to the archaeological site Μπρεξίζα, as well as near the church Αγία Κυριακή.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sanctuary of the Egyptian gods (Nea Makri) and Tomb of the Athenians.

Sanctuary of the Egyptian gods (Nea Makri)

Archaeological site

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Sanctuary of the Egyptian gods (Nea Makri) is an archaeological site.

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 north of Βαλάνειο.

Archaeological Museum of Marathon

Museum

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The Archeological Museum of Marathon is a museum in Marathon, Attica, Greece. The museum mainly houses findings originating from the Battle of Marathon and from the Egyptian temple built nearby. Archaeological Museum of Marathon is situated 3½ km northwest of Βαλάνειο.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nea Makri and Vranas.

Nea Makri

Town

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Nea Makri is a town in East Attica, Greece. Since the local government reform of 2011, it has been a municipal unit within the municipality of Marathon. The municipal unit has an area of 36.662 km2. It is part of the Athens metropolitan area.