The Sanctuary of Herakles in Thassos
The Sanctuary of Herakles in Thassos, known in antiquity as the Herakleion, was the principal civic cult of the ancient island city and the home of its chief patron deity. Herakles guarded Thassos as protector, savior and founding hero, and his great precinct filled the south-western quarter of ancient Limenas. Priests, magistrates and athletes gathered … Read more