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Jelena_PS
Nis, Serbia87 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
This is a very important landmark in the Ancient Greek history so if you are in the area do not miss to visit this site.
The tickets are 6 eur for adults and for children it’s free entrance and they are a joint fee to enter the Marathonas museum and the Tumulus site. You can also see the ancient graveyard on the way between the two places and that’s also quite interesting to see (it’s also free entrance). The staff are very friendly and helpful and they explained everything to us, so we really enjoyed the experience.
The tickets are 6 eur for adults and for children it’s free entrance and they are a joint fee to enter the Marathonas museum and the Tumulus site. You can also see the ancient graveyard on the way between the two places and that’s also quite interesting to see (it’s also free entrance). The staff are very friendly and helpful and they explained everything to us, so we really enjoyed the experience.
Written August 20, 2021
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Superkatt
Sweden6,727 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
The Tumulus of the Athenians is situated a short vay to the right (towards the sea) from the Marathon Avenue. It is a mound of earth raised over the burial of those 192 Athenians who fell during the Battle of Marathon 490 BC.There is large map on the site which shows the battlefield of Marathon 490 BC, and also a replica of the Trophy, raised by the Athenians after the battle.
The combined ticket is valid for the entrance of this site, Archeological museum of Marathon and other sites of region.
The combined ticket is valid for the entrance of this site, Archeological museum of Marathon and other sites of region.
Written June 1, 2013
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AlainD653
Manchester, UK46 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
If you want to visit this special place with the Burial Mound in honour of the 192 men who fell at the famous battle of Marathon and don't have much money to travel just get a local bus from the Mavromateon Bus Terminal. There is a bus every hour from there. The bus station is located north of the Archeological Museum. Just walk along the main road (Patission) and it is on the fourth street on your right on the corner of Areos Park. The bus is located at the last kiosk at the very end of a row of buses near a green building. It will take you over one hour to cover the 42 kms and get there following the same road as Phedippides, the famous messenger, without ending up like him on arrival! Worth going, quite a touching place when you think these men's remains are still there undisturbed after 2500 years.
Written May 26, 2013
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Panathinaeos
Marathon, Greece290 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
I have come to the conclusion that in many areas with archaelogicla and historical interest, it is not only one site that is important, but a network of sites. To appreciate the area, one needs to cover the whole network.
The Tumulus of Athenians in Marathon is one of the nodes the visitor must see in the area of Marathon. There is nothing spectacular about it, it is a plain field with olive trees and bushes and the discrete tumulus where the ashes of the fallen Athenians are burried.
Visit it, walk around, let the landscape talk to you, and then move on ot the other nodes of the network. The archaelogical museum of Marathon, and the Schinias beach where the Persian navy had anchored,
As I write this, I realize that there may be more nodes, but for a start these three are good enough.
The Tumulus of Athenians in Marathon is one of the nodes the visitor must see in the area of Marathon. There is nothing spectacular about it, it is a plain field with olive trees and bushes and the discrete tumulus where the ashes of the fallen Athenians are burried.
Visit it, walk around, let the landscape talk to you, and then move on ot the other nodes of the network. The archaelogical museum of Marathon, and the Schinias beach where the Persian navy had anchored,
As I write this, I realize that there may be more nodes, but for a start these three are good enough.
Written November 23, 2014
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Steve M
Bournemouth, UK27 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
I visited Marathon on 29th September as part of my research into ancient sites.
This is not only the site of the tumulus that contains the 192 Greek dead from the Battle of Marathon, but also it is the site of the battle itself.
The battle was waged over a large area, the single column a mile or two up the road denoting where the battle finally ended, but this site is where it started.
There's some good information on the boards and a 3D map which is very helpful in obtaining an idea of how things unfolded, but for me there was another experience.
Near the tumulus, along a path that has a few trees alongside, I suddenly froze, my hairs stood up and my back and neck were tingling. I thought it might have been my imagination but after going all the way around the path I went back to that spot and it happened again. It also happened along the pathway in two other locations. Who knows what that energy is, but it is very powerful and also a common feature of battlefields.
The man at the ticket office was very nice and friendly and when I told him about my experience we engaged in a very nice conversation about these things. I did take some videos during this experience too.
I highly recommend this site to anyone.
This is not only the site of the tumulus that contains the 192 Greek dead from the Battle of Marathon, but also it is the site of the battle itself.
The battle was waged over a large area, the single column a mile or two up the road denoting where the battle finally ended, but this site is where it started.
There's some good information on the boards and a 3D map which is very helpful in obtaining an idea of how things unfolded, but for me there was another experience.
Near the tumulus, along a path that has a few trees alongside, I suddenly froze, my hairs stood up and my back and neck were tingling. I thought it might have been my imagination but after going all the way around the path I went back to that spot and it happened again. It also happened along the pathway in two other locations. Who knows what that energy is, but it is very powerful and also a common feature of battlefields.
The man at the ticket office was very nice and friendly and when I told him about my experience we engaged in a very nice conversation about these things. I did take some videos during this experience too.
I highly recommend this site to anyone.
Written November 19, 2015
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674IanM
London, UK62 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Your visit, if convenient, should include two out of the three possible sites.
The third, about a mile north of the mound, is perhaps not so important to the experience as a whole, as it consists of a shiny replacement column in a rather neglected spot, marking the place where the last of the Persians were slaughtered. Parts of the original column are in the museum.
The mound itself is atmospheric and the 3D representation of the landscape of the battle is illuminating. They have chosen one of the two main possible scenarios to demonstrate, as this may avoid confusion.
The museum, a couple of miles drive west of the mound, probably very close to where the Athenians waited to begin the battle, has other things of interest apart from the battle mementoes, as the area had been settled for many hundreds of years before.
The mound and the museum both close at 3, even it appears in the summer.
There is a feeling throughout of neglect. Whether this is a judgment on the importance of the battle (the Persian defeat did after all provoke the greater invasion ten years later though perhaps it also gave the Greeks the confidence to face it when it came) or a reflection of the Greek economic state, I can't tell.
A degree of reading up beforehand will fill in the dramatic background to the tumultuous action that took place on that hot summer day two and a half thousand years ago on the very ground you can tread on today.
There is a rather quirky statue of the Athenian general, Miltiades, at the entrance to the car park for the mound. His is an extraordinary story of triumph and adversity.
The third, about a mile north of the mound, is perhaps not so important to the experience as a whole, as it consists of a shiny replacement column in a rather neglected spot, marking the place where the last of the Persians were slaughtered. Parts of the original column are in the museum.
The mound itself is atmospheric and the 3D representation of the landscape of the battle is illuminating. They have chosen one of the two main possible scenarios to demonstrate, as this may avoid confusion.
The museum, a couple of miles drive west of the mound, probably very close to where the Athenians waited to begin the battle, has other things of interest apart from the battle mementoes, as the area had been settled for many hundreds of years before.
The mound and the museum both close at 3, even it appears in the summer.
There is a feeling throughout of neglect. Whether this is a judgment on the importance of the battle (the Persian defeat did after all provoke the greater invasion ten years later though perhaps it also gave the Greeks the confidence to face it when it came) or a reflection of the Greek economic state, I can't tell.
A degree of reading up beforehand will fill in the dramatic background to the tumultuous action that took place on that hot summer day two and a half thousand years ago on the very ground you can tread on today.
There is a rather quirky statue of the Athenian general, Miltiades, at the entrance to the car park for the mound. His is an extraordinary story of triumph and adversity.
Written May 25, 2017
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Steven R
Rye, Australia1,312 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
I got there at 2.50pm and they were not going to let me even take a photo at first as they close at 3pm.I had to run to take a picture and they still had 5 minutes before closing.I noticed as I drove off there is a clear spot outside the fence to take a picture if its closed.Make sure you see the Trophy to the Marathons as its not far away.I have marked it on a map.If you take a photo of the map outside the museum then you can work out where each one is.
Written May 29, 2016
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Argyro K
Athens, Greece373 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
192 dead Atheneans were buried here after the glorious victory against Persians in 490 b.C.The worldwide famous battle of Marathon has proved to be so crucial for the whole Europe that deserves not only a visit but a strong reading preparation before going.
It's better to go by car and combine it with many other sites in Marathon, which is some 45 km far from Athens. Keep in mind that during winter it's open up to 15.00pm while it's till 20.00pm during summer. There is a symbolical ticket of 3 euros for both the tubulus and the next to it museum.
It's better to go by car and combine it with many other sites in Marathon, which is some 45 km far from Athens. Keep in mind that during winter it's open up to 15.00pm while it's till 20.00pm during summer. There is a symbolical ticket of 3 euros for both the tubulus and the next to it museum.
Written March 24, 2016
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RMartinSDXB
Buenos Aires, Argentina1,655 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
This is an historic site where the Marathon battle was held and the last 192 Athenians were buried after the first Persian Invasion. This is a place that is linked in some sense with the Archaeological Museum of Marathon but at the same time far away from it. The burial site its 15 minutes away by car from the museum and there is almost no information in the site at all (no public transport as well). You would only see a few statues and the actual cemetery.
If you really want to see the place I would strongly recommend you to do it as part of the museum trip and only if you are in the area of Marathon since its not close to Athens. Otherwise, you would need to do your homework before going here. For me was a convenient stop in my trip around Athens.
If you really want to see the place I would strongly recommend you to do it as part of the museum trip and only if you are in the area of Marathon since its not close to Athens. Otherwise, you would need to do your homework before going here. For me was a convenient stop in my trip around Athens.
Written June 22, 2014
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Stephanie P
Prior Lake, MN115 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
If you do get out of Athens (which I highly suggest) a visit to Maraton is a nice side trip. The site itself has so few people there that it's not overwhelmed by tourisits. However for it being the final resting place for the 192 Athenians who died in the battle of Marathon it is not well up kept and more information about the battle needs to be there. It would have been nice if they had built the museum closer to this mound because you have to get in a car to get from the museum to the mound. The price for the admission to the mound also gets you admission to the museum and at a very low price.
Written October 5, 2013
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Written October 25, 2019
Ειμαστε ενας συλλογος απο πατρα. Πως θα μπορουσα να βρω ξεναγο να μας ξεναγησει κατα την επισκεψη μας. Παρακαλω στειλτε μου τηλ. Εποικοινωνιας
Written October 23, 2019
Nice informations indeed!
I'm planning to go from Athens to Marathon by public bus (KTEL). So, is the final stop of the bus at Marathon next to the Tumulus of the Athenians so that I can get there on foot? Or should I drop off anywhere else? Where can I take the return bus to Athens around there?
Written January 18, 2016
Hola !!! Quería preguntarte si tienes la dirección o coordenadas de GPS para llegar a la tumba de Marathon; o bien indicaciones de como llegar a ella? Muchas gracias
Written October 19, 2015
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