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The largest funerary area of the ancient Greek polis: 140 burial sites from 7th to 3rd century BC visible from a walkway under a glass and iron roof.
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Tomba a camera
3rd century BC hypogeum rich of sculptural elements and preserved pictorial decorations, as well as two klinai (funeral beds) and a semi-chambered tomb.
Tomba degli Atleti
Large chambered tomb with a quadrangular plan built and paved with carparo blocks during the 5th century BC, where have been collocated accurate replicas of the grave goods, mainly ceramic vases.
MArTA
Doric Temple
Two doric columns represent the remains of this ancient Greek temple, dedicated to the god of the seas. It dates to the 6th century BC and was unfortunately victim of spoliation during the centuries. The columns stand at 8.47 m (28 ft) above the ground, in front of the city hall, and they can be admired from behind a gate.
Museo Spartano