Acropolis, Archaeological Site, Thassos Sightseeing

Acropolis, Thassos Points of Interest, Sights of Thasos

Acropolis is located at the top of the first hill over the ancient agora (market) at a height of 137m. Acropolis has armoured marble walls. t comprised the ultimate defence in case of emergency.

The wall of Acropolis was constructed by the first inhabitants of the island. They even used it as treasury in order to secure and protect the wealth of the town. In several periods, it had been reconstructed, restored and amplified. Walking beside it, one easily discerns its different phases through time.

On the second summit of the hill, the ancient temple of Athena is located and it is dated back from the beginning of the 5th century.

On the third and highest top you will discover the sanctum of Pana. On an anaglyph inside a rock, the god is depicted with his hoofs and pipes.

It is worth following the path and ascending the verdurous hills since the scenery is magnificent. Before the walk supply yourself with water and put on comfortable shoes.

Village nearby: Limenas

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Aliki, Archaeological Site, Thassos Sightseeing

Aliki, Thassos Points of Interest, Sights of Thasos

Alykes is located in the southeastern part of Thassos in a distance of 32km from Limenas. There are two gulfs in Alyki.

Alykes is a peninsula of archaeological interest where the ancient quarry of marble is situated. The quarry of marble was used from the ancient to byzantine years. Huge marble rocks are discernible under the surface of the sea.

It is said that during the antiquity, it was the kingdom of Aliki which had large population and a big port. During the 7th century B.C., at the eastern coast a sanctum was founded dedicated to the god Apollo. In 1896 a well preserved Kouros was discovered and since then it is exhibited in the museum of Istanbul.

Additionally, the ancient dorp is of great archaeological interest. On the highest spot, there are the remnants of two palaeo-Christian basilicas of the 5th century that where places that welcomed the worshipers until the pre-Christian years. In the sanctum many sailors had been frequent visitors because they had been travelling to the island in order to transfer marble. The sailors used to engrave on the stepping-stones the names of their beloved ones and theirs, too.

Alykes were evacuated abruptly. The most viable explanation is the strike of an earthquake.

Village nearby: Kinira

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Ancient Agora, Archaeological Site, Thassos Sightseeing

Ancient Agora, Thassos Points of Interest, Sights of Thasos

The ancient agora of Thassos discovered by the French archaeological school with excavations in the period 1948-1955. The built of the agora began in the 4th century BC and was completed in the 2nd century BC.

Agora was built near the ancient port and was the heart of the ancient city of Thassos. It was the commercial, political and religious center of the island. Three gates of the ancient market ensured access to the port.

Village nearby: Thassos (Limenas)

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Ancient Odeion, Archaeological Site, Thassos Sightseeing

Ancient Odeion, Thassos Points of Interest, Sights of Thasos

The ancient odeion (conservatoire) is located in Limenas and it is connected with the ancient market. It is borrows characteristics of an ancient theatre with its orchestra covering the 2/3 of the circle. It is dated back from the 2nd century A.D., in the era of Andrianos. Nowadays, only the three first rows of the auditorium are saved.

Village nearby: Thassos (Limenas)

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