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Community in Greece
Archaies Kleones Αρχαίες Κλεωνές
Community
Archaies Kleones is located in GreeceArchaies KleonesArchaies Kleones
Coordinates: 37°49.3′N 22°45′E / 37.8217°N 22.750°E / 37.8217; 22.750
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitCorinthia
MunicipalityNemea
Population
 • Community540
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Archaies Kleones (Greek: Αρχαίες Κλεωνές, formerly known as Condostavlos or Kontostavlos (Κοντόσταυλος) until 1963) is a settlement in Corinthia, in the municipality of Nemea, with a population of 540 residents according to 2021 census. It is situated on a hillside, 15 km east of Nemea and 24 km (approx. 14 miles) southwest of Corinth.

History

Main article: Cleonae (Argolis)

Archaies Kleones was named after the ancient town Cleonae (Ancient Greek: Κλεωναί). Cleonae was a city of ancient Argolis, situated on the road from Argos to Corinth. Cleonae was a small town, mainly known for the Nemean Games that took place in its territory. According to mythology, Heracles killed the brothers Eurytus and Cteatus near Cleonae.

Wine region

Archaies Kleones settlement is located in the Peloponnese, in the region of Corinthia, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Corinth. Today, the appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. In the region of Nemea, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape is used and produces wines famous for their deep red color with violet and blue hues, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.

See also

References

  1. "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. Name changes of settlements in Greece
  3. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Cleonae". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. Vol. 1. London: John Murray. p. 634.
  4. "All About Greek Wine : Winemaking Regions". Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
Subdivisions of the municipality of Nemea
Municipal unit of Nemea
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