Gytheion (Lakonia) 92 Gythio - Γύθειον

Γύθειον - Gytheion, Archaic polis, modern Gythio in Lakonia Peloponnese
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Latitude: 36.763700
Longitude: 22.562300
Confidence: High

Greek name: Γύθειον
Place ID: 368226PGyt
Time period: A
Region: Peloponnese
Country: Greece
Department: Lakonia
Mod: Gythio

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Modern Description: The ancient theatre was discovered at the end of last century in the excavations conducted by the Greek Archaeological Society. Remains of burial monuments and Early Christian Basilicas came recently into light in the excavations of the Greek Archaeological Service.
The excavations of the Archaeological Society last century uncovered the theatre dated to the Early Imperial period and part of the ancient Agora. The latter came into light again during recent excavations conducted by the 5th Ephorate.
No important restoration work has yet been undertaken at the area of Gytheion.
The most important monuments of the site are:
The Ancient Theatre
Remains of burial monuments dated to Roman period.
Remains of Early Christian Basilicas
Wikidata ID: Q56398303
Trismegistos Geo: 727
Manto: 10055299

Info: Odysseus

(Odysseus, Greek Ministry of Culture)


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