Kyrros (Pella) 8 Aravissos - Κύρρος

Κύρρος - Kyrros, Classical to Roman settlement at Palaiokastro S of Aravisos? in Kilkis Macedonia
Hits: 8
Works: 7
Latitude: 40.831200
Longitude: 22.301000
Confidence: Medium

Greek name: Κύρρος
Place ID: 408223UKyr
Time period: CHR
Region: Macedonia
Country: Greece
Department: Pella
Mod: Aravissos

- Pleiades
- DARE
Read summary reports on the recent excavations at Kyrros in Chronique des fouilles en ligne – Archaeology in Greece Online.
Search for inscriptions mentioning Kyrros (Κυρρ...) in the PHI Epigraphy database.
Modern Description: Kyrros was in important city already during the 4th century BCE. It was renowed for the sanctuary of Athena Kyrrhestis. Alexander the Great planned to build a big temple to honour the goddess but after his death the plan was not completed. There are also mentions of cults of Artemis Agrotera and Zeus Hypsistos. In the apricot groves south of modern Aravissos are concealed the remains of ancient Kyrros, whose location is known from an inscription found here. It may also be the location of the Roman 'mutatio Scurro' on the via Egnatia. Though substantial column capitals were found, only scattered blocks remain of the temple of Athena.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrrhus_(Macedonia)
Wikidata ID: Q20048542
Trismegistos Geo: 33804

Info: ToposText editors

(JBK)

Author, Title Text Type Date Full Category Language
Author, Title Text Type Date Full Category Language

Quick Contact 👋

Get in Touch with Us

Thank You for Contact Us! Our Team will contact you asap on your email Address.

×

Go to Text