Ancient Acropolis of Agios Andreas

This is the first organised open-air archaeological site on the island that is open to the public. It lies on the plateau of the hill of Agios Andreas (Ai Dria as it is referred to by the local people) covering an area of about ten thousand square meters. The excavations in the region, both during the ten-year period from about 1970 to 1980 by the Sifnos archaeologist Varvara Philippaki, and the archaeologist Christina Televantou from 1997 to 2008 have revealed the monumental Mycenaean wall of the Acropolis (13th century BC) and an intricate urban network that includes, together with the great temple, a variety of buildings, roads, rainwater water management works and a multitude of various categories of movable finds. The full revelation of this impressive Acropolis after so many thousands of years vividly brings to life the former glory and prosperity of the island.

The site of the Acropolis and the exhibition building where the findings from the excavations of the area are on display is open to the public all year round, every day (except Mondays and public holidays) from 8:30 to 15:00.

Source: www.sifnos.gr