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Tolo,
Assini, Drepano - Greece
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Archaeological
site of Asine
The
archaeological site of Asine, a city mentioned by Homer, includes the acropolis,
built upon a triangular rocky hill by the sea, the surrounding area and
the hill of "Barbouna" to the west. Excavations have brought to light a
settlement inhabited during the Early and Middle Helladic, the Mycenaean,
the Geometric and the Archaic periods, the corresponding cemeteries as
well as an important mycenaean necropolis on the "Barbouna". The walls
of the acropolis with the large bastion date from the Hellenistic period
(3rd century B.C.). The acropolis was reconstructed during the Byzantine
times.
Excavations
of both the acropolis and the Mycenaean cemetery of ancient Asine were
carried out by the Swedish Archaeological Mission in 1922-1930. Work was
resumed from 1970 onwards by the Greek Archaeological Service and the Swedish
Archaeological Institute.
Days-hours
Winter
period : Monday: 08:00 - 14:30, Tuesday - Friday: 08:00 - 14:30 Weekends
and Holidays 08:00 - 14:30
From
July 1st to October 31 : Monday: 08.30 -15.00
Tuesday
- Sunday and Holidays 08:30 - 15:00
Ticket
price: Free to the public
Telephone:
+30-752-27502 |
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