Heraion of Perachora

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The sanctuary of Hera Akraia ( " Hera on the promontory " ) in Perachora ( Περαχώρα ) was an important sanctuary of Hera in Greece.

Perachora is located on a promontory on the Gulf of Corinth on the Greek mainland in about 15 km distance ( straight line ) northwest of Corinth.

The sanctuary, from which you can overlook the entrance to Corinth good, came about 750 BC under the influence of the Corinthians. An important finding from the early period is about 35 cm long clay model of a house. During the heyday in the 7th and 6th centuries BC, most visitors came from this city. In the 4th century BC, there were some new buildings. In the Hellenistic period it lost its importance and was destroyed in connection with the destruction of Corinth by the Romans in 146 BC.

From a Apsidentempel the harbor from the 8th century BC, traces are still visible. Around 525 BC a large temple was built with Doric facade. Stairs to the altar should probably allow the participants in the ritual sacrifice better view. Still visible are the remains of two Stoai from the late 4th century BC

On the upper level there was an impressive cistern ( about 525 BC) with plastered walls. Striking is a space in which ( to open up like the bases of deck benches and remains of a hearth is ) symposia were held