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Argolic

Argolic is an adjective relating to Argolis, a geographic and historic region in the eastern part of Greece's Peloponnese. Argolis is a regional unit of the Peloponnese region; its administrative center is Nafplio, with Argos and Epidaurus among its principal towns. The area stretches from the eastern coast of the Peloponnese to inland hills and valleys, and includes coastlines along the Argolic Gulf and Saronic Gulf.

Historically, Argolis was one of the major centers of ancient Greece. It housed the city-states of Argos

Modern usage of the term Argolic appears in geography and cultural references, often in phrases such as

and
the
Bronze
Age
citadels
of
Mycenae
and
Tiryns,
and
it
played
a
significant
role
in
classical
and
Hellenistic
periods.
The
region
contains
renowned
archaeological
sites,
including
the
ancient
theatre
of
Epidaurus,
the
Heraion
at
Argos,
and
the
citadels
of
Mycenae
and
Tiryns,
which
contribute
to
its
status
as
a
major
destination
for
archaeology
and
history.
Argolic
Gulf
or
Argolic
coast,
to
denote
features
associated
with
Argolis.
The
economy
today
centers
on
tourism,
agriculture
(notably
olive
oil
and
citrus),
and
fishing,
with
Nafplio
serving
as
a
historic
and
tourist
hub.