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FARAS (Ancient city) THERAPNES
or Pharis, afterwards called Pharae (Phare, Pharis, Pharai). A town
of Laconia in the Spartan plain, situated upon the road from Amyclae to the sea.
(Paus. iii. 20. § 3.) It was mentioned in the Iliad (ii. 582), and was one of
the ancient Achaean towns. It maintained its independence till the reign of Teleclus,
king of Sparta; and, after its conquest, continued to be a Lacedaemonian town
under the name of Pharae. (Paus. iii. 2. § 6.) It was said to have been plundered
by Aristomenes in the Second Messenian War. (Paus. iv. 16. § 8.) It is also mentioned
in a corrupt passage of Strabo (viii. p. 364), and by other ancient writers. (Lycophr.
552; Stat. Theb. iv. 226; Steph. B. s. v. Pharis.)
Pharis has been rightly placed at the deserted village of Bafio, which
lies south of the site of Amyclae, and contains an ancient Treasury, like those
of Mycenae and Orchomenus, which is in accordance with Pharis having been one
of the old Achaean cities before the Dorian conquest. It is surprising that the
French Commission have given no description or drawing of this remarkable monument.
The only account we possess of it, is by Mulre, who observes that it is, like
that of Mycenae, a tumulus, with an interior vault, entered by a door on one side,
the access to which was pierced horizontally through the slope of the hill. Its
situation, on the summit of a knoll, itself of rather conical form, while it increases
the apparent size of the tumulus, adds much to its general loftiness and grandeur
of effect. The roof of the vault, with the greater part of its material, is now
gone, its shape being represented by a round cavity or crater on the summit of
the tumulus. The doorway is still entire. It is 6 feet wide at its upper and narrower
part. The stone lintel is 15 feet in length. The vault itself was probably between
30 and 40 feet in diameter. Mure adds: Menelaus is said to have been buried at
Amyclae. This may, therefore, have been the royal vault of the Spartan branch,
as the Mycenaean monument was of the Argive branch of the Atridan family. But
even if we suppose the monument to have been a sepulchre, and not a treasury,
it stood at the distance of 4 or 5 miles from Amyclae, if this town is placed
at Aghia Kyriaki, and more than 2 miles, even if placed, according to the French
Commission, at Sklavokhori. In addition to this, Menelaus, according to other
accounts, was buried at Therapne. (Mure, Tour in Greece, vol. ii. p. 246; Leake,
Morea, vol. iii. p. 3, Peloponnesiaca, p. 354; Curtius, Peloponnesos, vol. ii.
p. 248.)
This text is from: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1854) (ed. William Smith, LLD). Cited June 2004 from The Perseus Project URL below, which contains interesting hyperlinks
AGII ANARGYRI (Village) THERAPNES
After Goritsa and close to Geraki lies the village of Agii Anargyri. The cathedral of the village is the church of Agion Anargyron, whereas magnificient is the cavernous church of Agio Giannaki in Poros that features important hagiographies of the 11th and the 13th century.
AGRIANI (Village) THERAPNES
Agriani, is a beautiful mountainous village that is inhabited only during the summertime. It is well known for its healthy climate, its wonderful natural water and its traditional taverns. Many excursions in the woods can be arranged through the village.
CHRYSSAFA (Village) THERAPNES
Chryssafa (formerly the capital of the municipality) dates back to the Neolithic era. Today it is decorated by a variety of churches and temples that feature important hagiographies and wall paintings of the Byzantine and post Byzantine era. Chryssafa also features a number of magnificent19th century mansions, build by the locals after their return from Hydra where the have escaped after "Orlof's situation".
GORITSA (Village) THERAPNES
Continuing our journey, after Kefala we come across "Goritsa", the capital of the municipality of Therapnes that was built by the people of Tsintzina. Goritsa is a lively village with many traditional taverns and a magnificent folklore museum. The village is beautifully laid on the side of a hill and most of its inhabitants are engaged in olive production and poultry. The village's main square is located on the main road that leads to Agii Anargyri and there the visitor can rest and enjoy the view of the mountain "Taygetos".
KALONI (Village) THERAPNES
Kalloni is a small but very beautiful village between Gkoritsa and Chrysafa. It used to be more inhabited however its remaining occupants have close relationships with Agriani and Chrysafa. The village has many sightseeing's including the Byzantine church of Agio Nikola, the Tower and many more.
KEFALAS (Village) THERAPNES
Leaving Skoura the next village that we come across is "Kefalas". It is situated on the top of the hill thus it has a spectacular and panoramic view of the πεδιαδα. The area has developed during the 20th century and its inhabitants are mainly engaged with cattle-raising and olive production. With its inclusion lately in the program of olive organic production new opportunities have arise for its citizens. The region has several churches and chapels that can be visited. In addition the village square has many cafeterias and taverns where one can enjoy the hospitality of the locals.
PLATANA (Village) THERAPNES
Starting from Sparti and heading east to mount "Parnonas", one can reach "Zagana" and afterwards the village of "Platana". Those two villages have been nestablished right after the Greek Revolution by a group of people named "Kefaleous". In addition, Doukas informs us that the name "Zagana" comes from a regional Byzantine Lord.
POLYDROSSO (Settlement) THERAPNES
Polydroso (Tzintzina) is the capital village of Goritsa and Zoupenas (Agii Anargyri). It has several churches, the most important being the one of Agios Vlasis which is located inside the village. During summertime the village becomes very lively as many people from various places come to visit it. The local hostel accommodates many tourists that choose Polydroso not only for its natural beauty but also for the good quality of food and drink that it offers
SKOURA (Village) THERAPNES
Skoura is situated on the left bank of the river "Evrotas", 13 kilometers at the northeast of Sparti. It is thought that the name Skoura was given in the area after a significant local Byzantine lord named Skouros. In 1821 after the Turks left, the citizens of "Barbitsa" with the guidance of captain Peter Barbitsioti partially settled in the area of Skoura.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Municipality of Therapnes URL below, which contains image.
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