On the Western coast of Rhodes,
34km southwest of Rhodes Town, lies Ancient Kamiros,
set on a pine-covered hillside overlooking the
sea.
Kamiros was a prosperous settlement
during the period 1000-400 BC but was first built
in the 2nd millennium BC. It has been destroyed
by earthquakes twice and after the second in 142
AD, it was not rebuilt.
Ancient Kamiros
The ruins are well
preserved and create a good impression of the
skilled work and planning of Ancient Greece. The
site consists of an amphitheatre, various public
buildings, temples, bath house, a fountain square,
houses and staircases, some of which have been
partially restored. A restored stone staircase
leads to the site where the Acropolis stood, and
the remains of the stoa and temple still stand
today.
Visiting Kamiros takes you back
through time. You can vividly picture life in
the ancient settlements with the narrow streets
being overlooked by the grand Acropolis.
Kamiros is with no doubt a true
archaeological wonder and a must see attraction!
