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Pyre of Heracles

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Pyra of Herakles (Ancient Greek: Ἡρακλῆς) are the ruins of a Doric temple from the 3rd century B.C. Located in the Prefecture of Fokida, Greece. The area of the pyre was originally excavated in 1920–1921 with additional excavations resuming in 1988.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Greek Ministry of Culture - Pyra (Fireplace) of Heracles".