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Megali Koryfi (Aegina) Vlachides

Megali Koryfi, Mycenaean fortification at Ag. Antonios chapel, SE Aigina

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Latitude: 37.696200
Longitude: 23.517620
Confidence: High (20220103)

Place ID: 377235FMKo
Time period: B
Region: Attica
Country: Greece
Department: Islands
Mod: Vlachides

Modern Description: Unsignposted, unfenced, reachable by a steep jeep track (walking suggested) from the paved road just before Vlachides hamlet in SE Aigina. A very large (2.7 m wide, up to 4 m tall) dry rubble fortification wall, probably Mycenaean, surrounds much of Megali Koryfi (307 m.). Massive retaining walls, likely ancient, a cistern, but very limited pottery. Limited excavations 2019-21 by Swiss School of Archaeology. Sweeping views.
Wikidata ID: Q110915581

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Megali Koryfi (Aegina) Vlachides

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