Exarchos, Phthiotis
Exarchos
Έξαρχος | |
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UTC+3 (EEST) | |
Postal code | 352 00 |
Area code(s) | 22330 |
Vehicle registration | ΜΙ |
Exarchos is a village in Phthiotis prefecture, central Greece. It is located in the southern part of Phthiotis, in Locris, 18 km west of Atalanti.[2] The village is located on the slope of Mount Chlomo at a height of about 300 meters. Its population is 524 inhabitants according to 2021 census. Exarchos belongs to Lokroi municipality.
Most of the inhabitants of Exarchos are engaged in
History
Near Exarchos, there are the ancient
Archeological Findings
Excavations carried out in the area of Exarchos confirm the fact that the ancient city of Ava was located there.
The most important archaeological finds come from tombs in this area and are kept in the Archaeological Museum of Atalanta.
Equally important is the finding of a tombstone from Roman times, which represents an androgynous in frontal position and a balanced arrangement with two children. This tombstone is now housed in the museum of Thebes .
The acropolis of Abes, according to the excavations, is located in Smixi, southwest of Exarchos. In addition, relics of Middle Helladic buildings were found there, as well as a number of stone tools, clay flywheels, a copper plate and a beetle-shaped vessel made of ash clay.
Local customs and events
Interesting carnival events exist on Halloween with folk events based on current topics. During the summer months, the Exarchos cultural association "Yampolis" mainly organizes theatrical performances as well as dance nights with live music and dance clubs from all over Greece. The village festival takes place on May 10.
In the area of Exarchos there are 9 churches and chapels: Saint Nikolaos (famous church with exceptional frescoes of the 12th century outside the settlement that operates on the Sunday of Thomas), Saint George in the central square of the village, Saint Ioannis north of the settlement, Panagia north of the central square, Panagia whose memory is celebrated on the Friday after Easter (Zoodochou Pigis), Metamorphosis tou Sotiros, Ag. Brigadiers, Agios Georgios, Saints Taxiarches,[4] and Agios Athanasios.
Historical population
Year | Settlement |
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1991 | 826 |
2001 | 925 |
2011 | 699 |
2021 | 524 |
Places of interest
- Abae, archaeological site near Exarchos.[5]
- Hyampolis, archaeological site near Exarchos.[5]
- Church of Agios Nikolaos, an old church of 13th century.[6]
References
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Έχαρχος". arcadia.ceid.upatras.gr. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "St. Nicholas Church – Exarchos, Greece". Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Saints Taxiarches (Άγιοι Ταξιάρχε) Church, Exarchos, Greece". Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Αξιοθέατα". dimos-lokron.gov.gr. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "Ιεροί Ναοί Εξάρχου Λοκρίδος". imfth.gr. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
External links
Media related to Exarchos at Wikimedia Commons