Messinia - Archeological sites
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Vaulted Tomb of Voidokilia
The Vaulted Tomb of Voidokilia of the Mycenaean period is believed to have belonged to Thrasymedes, son of the legendary King Nestor. There were found quite rich offerings. Read more
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Vaulted Tomb of Kaplani
Between the villages of Kaplani and Zizani, at the top of the hill Vigla lies the Mycenaean vaulted tomb with a diameter of five meters. Read more
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Vardia (the Greek word for “Shift”) of Demetreons
The Shift (Observatory) of Demetreons was built in the 18th century, over the old port of Kardamyli to guarantee the better surveillance of the area. Read more
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Sanctuary of Pamisos
River Pamisos in Messinia was worshiped in ancient times for its healing powers. The Sanctuary of Pamisos was in the village of Agios Floros. Read more
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Sanctuary of Ithomatas Zeus
The Sanctuary of Ithomatas Zeus was on the top of Mountain Ithomi in Messinia, in the place where the Convent of Voulkano is built today. Read more
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Sanctuary of Artemis Limnatida
The Sanctuary of Artemis Limnatida is located on a plateau at northeast of the village Mavrommati. There are found the foundations, the altar and the pedestal of the statue. Read more
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Sanctuary of Apollo of Korythos
Buildings of successive building phases that have been excavated in the region of Agios Andreas of Loga, are identified with the Sanctuary of Apollo Korythiou Peloponnese-or. Read more
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Palace of Nestor
The so-called Palace of Nestor is the most well-preserved Mycenaean Palace in Greece. It is located in Messinia, 4 km south of the village of Chora and 14 km from Pylos. Read more
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Myrsinochori
Two vaulted tombs of the early Mycenaean period have been excavated in Myrsinochori at Routsi. One of them was found intact. Read more
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Mycenaean settlement in Antikalamos
A small part of Mycenaean settlement was revealed in Antikalamos, with particular importance. It is the first to be revealed near the city of Kalamata. Read more
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Hill range Ellinika
The hill range Ellinika is 11 km away from Kalamata and an extensive cemetery of chambered Mycenaean tombs and many valuable findings came to light next to Ellinika. Read more
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Arcadian Gate
The Arcadian Gate was one of the two entrances of ancient Messini and is an impressive monument preserved in good condition. Read more
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Ancient Thouria
The ancient Thouria was one of the most important cities in Messinia of classical times. The ruins lie scattered in a very large area. Read more
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Ancient Thalames
In the ancient city Thalames in western Mani, the ancient oracle of Pasiphae used to operate. Read more
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Ancient Source Klepsidra
The Ancient Source Klepsidra which supplied with water ancient Messini, is in the village Mavrommati and gurgling water runs constantly since antiquity. Read more
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Ancient Messini
Ancient Messini is one of the most impressive archaeological sites, with many buildings to survive at very high altitude and in very good condition. Read more
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Ancient Lefktra
Ancient Lefktra were above the current location of Stoupa and further relative information are available from Pausanias. Read more
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Ancient Fares
Ancient Fares is in place of the current castle of Kalamata. It was an important center during the Late Helladic (Mycenaean) Age (1580-1120 BC). Read more