Akropolis 1 km northwest of modern village. Stretches of polygonal
and isodomic fortification wall are preserved (in use from 6th century BC - reign
of Justinian). Temple and altar dedicated to Athena, remains of a Neolithic settlement
and kiln, ruins of Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic period as well as foundations
of a Byzantine church dedicated Mary have been attested.
The site was excavated by the American School of Classical Studies
between 1911 and 1935. Archaelogical activity resumed in years 1990 - 1992. The
excavated area has been expropriated and fenced. Small - scale restoration has
taken place.
Archaeological site
Art & culture
Ancient monuments
Temples
Houses
Walls
Altars
Ancient city
Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Monuments
Art & culture
On site monuments
Churches: Early Byzantine period, AD 324-610Late Byzantine period, AD 1204-1453
Mosaics: Byzantine period, AD 324-1453
Tombs: Byzantine period, AD 324-1453
Visiting Information
By appointment
Settlement
Byzantine period, AD 324-1453
Executives & Departments
Archaeological service:, 14th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Lamia, Tel.: 22310 29992, 22310 46106, Fax: 22310 46106, Email: Requires Login as Tourism Professional
