page_title: Arcadia
section_title: Ancient history
hierarchical_section_title: Arcadia / History / Ancient history
context_page_description: Arcadia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Peloponnese. It is situated in the central and eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It takes its name from the mythological figure Arcas. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the god Pan. In European Renaissance arts, Arcadia was celebrated as an unspoiled, harmonious wilderness.
caption: "Les Bergers d’Arcadie" by Nicolas Poussin.
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