Detailed Map

This map depicts the topography of the Battle of Thermopylae along with the troop movements of the Persians (Xerxes) and the Spartans (Leonidas).

In the upper portion of the map note where the silted modern coastline is.

Download the max size of the image to see the details along with the descriptive key at the bottom of the map.

This map is on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.

For a map and brief descriptive comments on the battle of Thermopylae Click Here.