Pyramid of Hellinikon
Πυραμίδα του Ελληνικού
A stone-built, pyramid-shaped structure from ancient Greece in the hills southwest of Argos. Its date and purpose are still debated, making it a rare 'pyramid' in Greece.
The Pyramid of Hellinikon stands on a hillside near the village of Kefalari. Built of large blocks of limestone, its base measures about 12 × 14 m, its sloping walls rise to a remaining height of about 3.5 m, and a passage leads into an inner chamber. It is generally thought to be a watchtower or monument from around the 4th century BCE, though some scholars argue it is older. The site is modest in size but distinctive in form, and a railing lets visitors walk around the perimeter. It is about 25 km from Nafplio and can be reached by car from Argos. The Kefalari spring nearby has a café, so the two can be visited together.
Opening hours
Fenced; open status varies; can be viewed from outside the fence
Nearby sights
- Lerna
- Ancient Theatre of Argos
- Larissa Castle
- Bourtzi Castle
- Akronafplia
- Archaeological Museum of Nafplio
- Syntagma Square
- Nafplio Old Town