Opening hours:
02 Jan - 31 Dec: Mon-Sun, 08:30-15:00
It is the most known sanctuary of Amphiaraos,
a chthonic deity and hero. The Amphiarion is a very important site, due to the numerous inscriptions found, that belonged to the archive of the city.
They date to the 4th century BC.
Archaeological excavation at the site has been carried out by the Archaeological Society of Athens during 1884 - 1830.
The most important monuments of the site are:
• The ancient sanctuary of hero Amphiaraos with the theatre,
the portico,
and the temple.
• The residential area with private houses, shops and offices.
Archaeological site
Art & culture
Ancient monuments
Baths: Classical period, 480-323 BC
Temples: Classical period, 480-323 BC
Houses: Hellenistic period, 323-31 BC
Stoas: Classical period, 480-323 BC
Theatre: Hellenistic period, 323-31 BC
Altars: Hellenistic period, 323-31 BC
Visiting Information
Fixed hours
Organized archeological site
Admission fee
Ancient sanctuary
Sanctuary of local heroes (Heroon)
Executives & Departments
Archaeological service:, Tel.: 210 3219792, 210 3215515-7, Fax: 210 3240457, Email: Requires Login as Tourism Professional 2nd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, 98-100 Syggrou Ave., Athens
