Nemea (; ) is an ancient site in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese, in Greece. Formerly part of the territory of Cleonae in Argolis, it is today situated in the regional unit of Corinthia. The small village of Archaia Nemea (formerly known as "Koutsoumadi" and then "Iraklion") is immediately southwest of the archaeological site, while the new town of Nemea lies to the west.
[Greek heroic] A valley in Argolis, where Heracles defeated the Nemean Lion. It is also the location of the Nemean Games (held every two years in honor of Zeus).