Camirus

Coordinates: 36°20′9″N 27°55′17″E / 36.33583°N 27.92139°E / 36.33583; 27.92139
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Warrior-headed vase, Camirus, Rhodes, 590-575 BC

Camirus or Kamiros (

ancient Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. Its site is on the northwest coast of the island, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the modern village of Kalavarda
.

History

The ancient city was built on three levels. At the top of the hill was the

reservoir
having a capacity of 600 cubic meters of water—enough for up to 400 families—was constructed about the sixth century BC. Later, the stoa was built over the reservoir. The stoa consisted of two rows of Doric columns with rooms for shops or lodgings in the rear.

The main settlement was on the middle terrace, consisting of a grid of parallel streets and residential blocks. On the lower terrace are found a Doric temple, probably to Apollo; the Fountain House, with the Agora in front of it; and Peribolos of the Altars, which contained dedications to various deities.

During the prehistoric period the area was inhabited by Mycenaean Greeks. The city itself was founded by the Dorians. The temple foundations were begun at least as early as the eighth century BC. The earthquake of 226 BC destroyed the city and the temple. The earthquake of 142 AD destroyed the city for the second time.[1]

The Acropolis was excavated by

Italian Archaeological School
began a systematic excavation of the area together with restoration work which continued until the end of the Second World War.

Gallery

  • Panoramic view
    Panoramic view
  • Fountain Square
    Fountain Square
  • Staircase
    Staircase
  • The Hierothyteion
    The Hierothyteion
  • Main street
    Main street
  • Houses of the Hellenistic period
    Houses of the Hellenistic period
  • Baths of the city
    Baths of the city

Notable people

References

  1. ^ P.H.Davies, Rhodes (Globetrotter Travel Guide, 2006), pages 57-58.
  2. ^ British Museum Collection

External links

36°20′9″N 27°55′17″E / 36.33583°N 27.92139°E / 36.33583; 27.92139