| Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos * | |
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| Country | Greece |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii |
| Reference | 595 |
| Region ** | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1992 (16th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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The remains of the Pythagoreion, an ancient fortified port with Greek and Roman monuments and a spectacular tunnel, the Tunnel of Eupalinos or Eupalinian aqueduct, along with the Heraion of Samos were jointly registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
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Coordinates: 37°42′4.35″N 26°52′7.62″E / 37.7012083°N 26.8687833°E
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