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Argos (Greece)

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Theatre at Argos, Greece

Theatre at Argos, Greece

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Definition: The ancient site of Argos is an Early to Middle Helladic settlement in Greece and one of the most important Mycenaean city-states of the Peloponnese. The site is said to be the birthplace of Perseus; and is mentioned in Homer's The Iliad as the central place of the Diomed kingdom.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.

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