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Associated with the myth of Dirce, this ancient spring lies just outside the centre and is tied to local legend and ritual.
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The ancient citadel lies beneath the modern town. Though little is dramatically visible above ground, excavations have revealed Mycenaean palace remains and fortifications tied to the city’s legendary past.
Exhibits originate from excavations all around Boeotia, spanning from the Palaeolithic to the Post Byzantine periods.
Ruins of an important sanctuary dedicated to Apollo, once central to Theban religious life.