Archaeological Site of 'PALEOPOLIS'

Archaeological Site of 'PALEOPOLIS'

Travelling to the past

Paleopolis (17 c.A.D)

The name “Paleopolis” (first met in medieval sources (17 c.A.D.) refers to the general area between Garitsa Bay and Kanoni peninsula which was the center of Corfu town in Ancient, Roman and Byzantine periods.

Virtual tour to Archaelogical Site of Paleopolis

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History

>>> The great biographer Plutarch refers that, the area was initially inhabited in the late 8th century B.C. by the Eretrians of Euboea

>>> Shortly, they were expelled by the Corinthians in 734 B.C

>>> It was a period which powerful Greek cities organized expedition in order to establish colonies in the West.

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The great biographer

refers that, the area was initially inhabited in the late 8th century B.C. by the Eretrians of Euboea.

Relocation to the Old Fortress

The area of Paleopolis seems that was the ideal place of residence as it was enclosed by two natural ports. Paleopolis gradual abandonment began in the 6th century A.D. and was followed by the relocation of the settlement to the area of the present Old Fortress.

Excavations

>>> The first excavations of the site started in 1812 when the island was under the French occupation

>>> Since then, Greek and foreign excavators reveled the cultural wealth of the site

>>> Most of Paleopolis monuments are liberally scattered in the area and they represent a wide time range from Archaic to late Christian’s periods

Distinctive monuments

Paleopolis, Corfu

The Archaic temple of Artemis-Gorgon (580 B.C.)

Paleopolis, Corfu

The ancient Agora, an economic, political, religious and administrative center

Paleopolis, Corfu

Two bath complexes of Roman period

Paleopolis, Corfu

Parts of the two famous ports

the port of Alkinoos and the Hyllaikos port

Multiple Choice

The parts of the two famous ports found during excavations of 'Paleopolis'are:

• The Alkinoos and Hyllaikos ports

• The Garitsa and the Corfu portw

• The port of Lefkimi

The monument of Menecrates

(6th c. B.C)

Paleopolis, Corfu

The Early Byzantine basilica dated back to the 5th c. A.D.

Multiple Select

Choose the monuments that apply to the ancient City of Corfu 'PALEOPOLIS'

• The Archaic Temple of Artemis-Gorgon (580 B.C)

• The Ancient Agora

• Acropolis of Athens

• The Early Byzantine basilica church (5th c.A.D)

• The monument of Menecrates (6th c.B.C)

Mon Repos

Moreover, the excavations have brought to light significant art objects and everyday artifacts that are displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Paleopolis which housed in Mon Repos Palace.

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3rd Gymnasium of Corfu