Archaeological Site of Zagora

Zagora is one of the best preserved cities of the Geometric period in Greece.

Its ancient settlement is located on a remote mountain plain (160 meters altitude) on Zagora peninsula.

The excavations that took place from 1960 until nowadays have revealed important finds.

Its life began on the 10th century BC and lasted until the end of the 8th century BC.

The settlement was protected by a strong wall  approximately 100 m. long, 2-4.80 m. wide and 3 meters high.

Inside there is a temple that was built in the 8th century BC and was used until the Classical Period, although the settlement had been abandoned 300 years ago.

The houses were built of stone and had roofs made of earth (doma). 

Remains of this settlement can be seen in the Archaeological Museum at Chora, as well as a model replica of a house and a temple.

Location: In Zagora mountain plain, on the west side of the island.

How to get there: On foot, following the relevant path from "Agia Triada" (shortly after Stavropeda) to Korthi. It’s approximately a 40-minutes walk.

There are path signs and the route is very interesting.

Source: www.andros.gr