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Bassae



Bassae (Latin) or Bassai, Vassai or Vasses (Greek, Modern: Βασσές, Ancient: Βασσαί) is an archaeological site at the southeastern end of the Ilia Prefecture that was a part of Arcadia in ancient times, south of Andritsaina, west of Megalopolis, east of Figaleia and in Sklirou village area, Naos- Stiles. It is famous for the well-preserved mid-5th century BC temple of Apollo Epikourios (helper).



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