Archaeological site

Palaiopolis, Andros: The Ancient Capital of the Island

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The terraced coastal slopes of ancient Palaiopolis descending to a deep blue bay on the west coast of Andros

Palaiopolis was the ancient capital of Andros, the island’s only city through the Classical era, occupying a dramatic terraced position on the west coast above the sea. Founded in the Archaic period and destroyed in late antiquity, part of it sliding into the sea. It is reached today by a long flight of old stone … Read more

Kerameikos Athens

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Kerameikos Athens

Kerameikos is the ancient cemetery and potters’ quarter of Athens, a peaceful and underrated archaeological site with the great Dipylon Gate, sculpted grave monuments and the Oberlander Museum. Add it to a skip-the-line combined-ticket tour of the ancient sites from My Greece Tours for richer context. This quiet, atmospheric site is a rewarding stop in … Read more