Point of interest
Archaeological Tomb Area
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Tips from locals
Julie
May 23, 2016
this area is one of the most important museum in the area popular for the Marathon battle and more. Make sure it is open prior to visit!
Athina
July 26, 2016
192 dead Atheneans were buried here after the glorious victory against Persians in 490 b.C.
Leonidas
April 5, 2015
The Tomb of the most historical battle of the world. (The Marathon Battle is considered as the battle that defined the future of the whole Europe in 490 BC)
Christina
February 5, 2020
192 fighters for freedom and democracy, of the battle of Marathon cremated and buried at the tomb. If it weren't for them, the whole world would be different. Western culture would be different. There is a reconstruction of the battle at the site.
Ilias
August 25, 2022
The Tumulus of Marathon, 42 kilometres from Athens, is the burial mound of the 192 brave Athenian heroes who gave their lives during the battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the mighty Persians.
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Marathon