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Kastelli of Elliniko (Lakonia) Elliniko (Koulentia) - Καστέλλη Ελληνικού

Καστέλλη Ελληνικού - Kasteli of Elliniko, ancient fortification on hill E of Elliniko, Lakonia

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Latitude: 36.616700
Longitude: 22.996100
Confidence: High (20230822)

Place ID: 366230FKEl
Time period: CHRM
Region: Peloponnese
Country: Greece
Department: Lakonia
Mod: Elliniko (Koulentia)

Modern Description: Small fortified limestone pinnacle that commands a fine view of Monemvasia and its gulf. Signposted. No path, but a faint goat trail winds counterclockwise to the summit in about five minutes from the paved road, amid thorns and minor scrambling. Brief stretches of larger stone walling with rubble in between. At least two mortared cisterns. Many tiles and plainware sherds. Obsidian.Described by Matthieu Guintrand in his doctoral thesis. Classical/hellenistic, no known sources

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Kastelli of Elliniko (Lakonia) Elliniko (Koulentia) - Καστέλλη Ελληνικού

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