Sanctuary of Archegetes

Delos


The ruins of a temple to the first king of Delos, who was believed to have been a son of Apollo.


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Nearby Delos attractions

1. Gymnasium

0.12 MILES

Adjacent to the stadium, this building was used for both athletics training and education.

2. Lake Palaestra

0.14 MILES

Wrestlers and, possibly, boxers would once have trained here.

3. Wall of Triarius

0.16 MILES

The remains of fortifications built by the Roman governor in 69 BC to protect the town.

4. Sacred Lake

0.19 MILES

According to the legend, it was here that Leto gave birth to Apollo and Artemis, making it one of the most sacred sites of the ancient world. This didn't…

5. Stadium

0.2 MILES

Athletic events were held at this 186m-long stadium.

7. House of Comedians

0.2 MILES

The re-erected Doric columns here once formed a colonnade around the atrium of a large villa, which takes its name from a painted frieze featuring actors…

8. Archaeological Museum

0.21 MILES

A vast haul of artefacts has been protected from the elements and displayed in this must-see museum, including the originals of many of the frescoes,…