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'''Argolis''', also called the '''Argolid''', is a {{wiki|regional units of Greece|regional unit}} of [[Greece]] situated in the easternmost part of the [[Peloponnese]]. Its history is extensive even for that of Greek regions, with | '''Argolis''', also called the '''Argolid''', is a {{wiki|regional units of Greece|regional unit}} of [[Greece]] situated in the easternmost part of the [[Peloponnese]]. Its history is extensive even for that of Greek regions, with the region's capital city [[Argos]] once serving as one of the most dominant powers of Greece during the {{wiki|Mycenaean Greece|Mycenaean}} period. | ||
In the 5th century BCE, the fairly populated region relied on the bronze statues of [[Polykleitos]] and the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]] near [[Epidaurus]] for income. The latter was a popular site for travelers to visit, often in search of the famed doctor [[Hippokrates]], and it also played a substantial role in the development of {{wiki|Hippocratic Oath}}. Because of its abundance of flowers and herbs, the land was a vital source for many medicines in ancient Greece.<ref name=" | ==History== | ||
===Mythical age=== | |||
Argolis was home to both [[Agamemnon]] as well as [[Perseus]], both legends in their own right.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
===5th century BCE=== | |||
In the 5th century BCE, the fairly populated region relied on the bronze statues of [[Polykleitos]] and the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]] near [[Epidaurus]] for income. The latter was a popular site for travelers to visit, often in search of the famed doctor [[Hippokrates]], and it also played a substantial role in the development of {{wiki|Hippocratic Oath}}. Because of its abundance of flowers and herbs, the land was a vital source for many medicines in ancient Greece.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 12 January 2019
- "The Kingdom of Agamemnon and Perseus. I need to be on my guard."
- ―Kassandra[src]

Argolis, also called the Argolid, is a regional unit of Greece situated in the easternmost part of the Peloponnese. Its history is extensive even for that of Greek regions, with the region's capital city Argos once serving as one of the most dominant powers of Greece during the Mycenaean period.
History
Mythical age
Argolis was home to both Agamemnon as well as Perseus, both legends in their own right.[1]
5th century BCE
In the 5th century BCE, the fairly populated region relied on the bronze statues of Polykleitos and the Sanctuary of Asklepios near Epidaurus for income. The latter was a popular site for travelers to visit, often in search of the famed doctor Hippokrates, and it also played a substantial role in the development of Hippocratic Oath. Because of its abundance of flowers and herbs, the land was a vital source for many medicines in ancient Greece.[1]
Gallery
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Concept art of the region
Appearance
Reference