Argolida
Definition
A historical region and administrative unit (prefecture) in the eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece, recognized as one of the most important hubs of the Mycenaean civilization. In a structural-archaeological and geographical sense, Argolida encompasses monumental sites of universal importance, such as the fortified citadels of Mycenae and Tiryns, the legendary city of Argos, the ancient theater of Epidaurus, and is bordered to the south by the Argolic Gulf.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Argolida
- Argolis
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper feminine noun, morphologically treated as singular only for geographic and administrative entities, utilizing standard genitive agreements. |
| Formation | Toponym adopted from Ancient and Modern Greek, structurally rooted in the designation of the ancient city-state of Argos. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ɑːrˈɡɒlɪs] / [ar.ɣo.ˈli.ða] |
| Source | Global Atlas of Mediterranean Territories, Classical Antiquity Sites and Cadastral Structures |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Săpăturile arheologice din Argolida au scos la iveală celebrele morminte cu cupolă și Masca lui Agamemnon.
EN: Archaeological excavations in Argolida unearthed the famous tholos tombs and the Mask of Agamemnon.
RO: Câmpia fertilă din Argolida este structural optimizată pentru cultivarea citricelor și măslinilor datorită microclimatului blând.
EN: The fertile plain of Argolida is structurally optimized for citrus and olive cultivation due to its mild microclimate.
RO: Harta turistică a Peloponezului evidențiază rețeaua complexă de drumuri ce leagă principalele monumente din Argolida.
EN: The tourist map of the Peloponnese highlights the complex road network linking the main monuments in Argolida.
Idioms & Phrases
Civilizația din Argolida / Mycenaean Argolid culture
RO: Cultura epocii bronzului târziu dezvoltată în jurul palatelor fortificate, caracterizată prin ziduri ciclopice masive.
EN: The Late Bronze Age culture developed around fortified palaces, structurally characterized by massive cyclopean walls.
Golful Argolic / Argolic Gulf marine zone
RO: Deschidere marină în Marea Egee situată la sud de Argolida, un nod de transport și comerț maritim din antichitate până în prezent.
EN: A marine opening in the Aegean Sea located south of Argolida, a transport and maritime trade hub from antiquity to the present.
Prefectura Argolida / Argolida regional administrative unit
RO: Subdiviziune administrativă modernă a Greciei, având reședința în orașul istoric Nafplio.
EN: A modern administrative subdivision of Greece, with its administrative seat in the historical town of Nafplio.
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