Kasos
Archaeological Sites
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ANTIPERATOS
Archaeological Site
There you will visit the memorial to the fallen. Inside the cave, which has been explored to a depth of only a few meters, there are stalagmites and stalactites - from where it got its name. In front of the cave there is a wonderful view from above towards Agios Konstantinos and Antiperatos, as well …»
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HELLENOCAMARA (AGIA MARINA)
Archaeological Site
It is located on the northern slope of Mount Prophet Ilias and is the most important archaeological site of Kasos. The cave probably had both residential (prehistoric times) and religious use (perhaps from the Hellenistic era). In more recent times it served as a shelter, as it is in a strategic …»
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GREEK LETTERS
Archaeological Site
Votive inscriptions of sailors carved into the rock at the site Greek Letters dating to the 2nd and 1st c. BC. It seems that in ancient times there was a sanctuary dedicated to the Samothracian Gods and the nymphs, protectors of sailors. Source: MEIZONOS HELLENISMO FOUNDATION www2.egeonet.gr …»
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EMPORIOS
Archaeological Site
Remains of funerary chambers, smooth granite columns, mosaic floors, fragments of inscribed marble trinkets and a square plaque dedicated to Asclepius. Also, in the place of the church of Panagia, ruins of an early Christian basilica with a baptistery, where fragments of a mosaic floor. In front of …»
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Kasos
Archaeological Site
Surface finds of Minoan character (16th - 15th century BC) near the port of Chelatros. Island of Dodecanese where Dorians settled. The ancient city of Kasos (pronounced Polion, Poli) had an acropolis on Kastro hill, from which the wall is preserved. A paved road led to the port of Emporio. Other …»
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EARLY CHRISTIAN CEMETERY COMPLEX OF KASOS
Archaeological Site
At the site of Hochlakoulias near the early Christian basilica of Exestratikos (of Brigadier Generals Michael and Gabriel), three tombs have been found that are preserved in good condition. This burial complex dates from the 5th or 6th century AD. and is carved into soft, porous, volcanic rock. It …»
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ANCIENT CITY
Archaeological Site
Traces of a Mycenaean settlement have been identified in Poli The settlement was created when the inhabitants of the four pre-existing settlements were moved to the fertile and closest to the Middle East northern part of the island. The ancient city of Kasos (pronounced Polion, Poli) had an …»
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CHELATROS
Archaeological Site
Traces of four Minoan settlements (Khelatro bay, southwest Kasos): For the Minoan maritime empire, Khelatros was an important anchorage for those starting from Crete and bound for the East. Surface finds of Minoan character (16th - 15th century BC) near the port of Khelatros, show the relationship …»