Isissia

Isissia, also known as the Palace of Isissia, is an archaeological site located in the town of Nemea, in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The site is situated near the Nemea River and bears the name of the longest surviving ruler of the city-state of Nemea in ancient times.

Excavations began at Isissia in the 1980s, under the direction of archaeologist Antonine Hermann. The excavations have revealed numerous structures within the site, including a temple, public buildings, and a possible palace. One of the most notable finds at the site is a unique set of monolithic confronted limestone blocks, known as a "polyandrion", which is believed to have been a communal tomb for highranking officials.

The name Isissia is thought to derive from the female figure Isis, who was worshipped in ancient Egypt, which is not far from Greece. The linking of Isis to Nemea may be due to the worship of the iconic female figure in ancient Greece.

The city of Nemea is renowned for its rich history, especially for the Stadium of Nemea, built for the Panhellenic Games. However, the site of Isissia stands apart due to the artifacts and discovery of buried sanctuaries. The walls and structures uncovered have been dated to various periods in history, ranging from Pre-Common Era to relatively later medieval timelines.

While the extent of the entire site is stillunknown, artifacts retrieved have displayed fruitful evidence of ancient history for this area in Greece. This remaining material grants new perspectives for researchers and background for deeper discussions about contemporary politics and society life patterns that endure the test of time.