Larisa, Argos

Larisa is the ancient and medieval acropolis of Argos, located on a high rocky hill, within the town's boundaries to the west [1]. According to Strabo, it is named for a group of Pelasgians [1]. The site was fortified and in continuous use for nineteen centuries [1]. The eastern slope of Larisa and the flat ground to its east was settled in the Late Bronze Age by the Dorians, and their settlement and temple became the nucleus of Classical Argos [1]. Long walls connecting to Nauplion were begun circa 421 BC by Athenian masons [1]. The later walls connected dual citadels on Larisa and Aspis, and then continued around their eastern slopes to surround the classical city [1].