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'''Palaiopoli''' (]: Παλαιόπολη 'old city') is an ancient city on the west coast of ] in the ], ], and was the capital of ], during the ] period.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Rogge|first1=Sabine|last2=Grünbart|first2=Michael|title=Medieval Cyprus: a Place of Cultural Encounter|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FiIFCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA370|year=2015|publisher=Waxmann Verlag|isbn=978-3-8309-8360-6|page=370}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://andros.gr/en/history.html |title=History |website=Andros.gr |accessdate=9 March 2017}}</ref>


From the archaic to the first Byzantine period, the epicenter of the island's activities is traced to the area of Paleopolis, which is found on the west side of the island, at a distance of 5 kilometers from ] and 10 kilometers from ]. There is a myth stating that Zeus got angered by the heros of Greece and decided to make an island called Andros which means hell in ancient Greece. He then decided to place them there.The archaic ceramic findings, which were gathered from the area, are dated back to the Mycenean period, though some remains show signs of inhabitation during the Geometric period. Important findings of the area, the daughter of Copenhagen, a "Kouros" and the cluster of Pegasus and Velerefontis, which date back to the 6th century B.C., show that the city met large prosperity during the Archaic period. Construction in the area, according to the most recent findings, began during the beginning of the 5th century B.C. and continued through the old Christian times. It is also said that Odyssey passed by Andros before he finished his 20-year journey back home from the war in Troy. From the ] to the first ] period, the center of the island's activities is traced to the area of Paleopolis, which is found on the west side of the island, at a distance of 5 kilometers from ] and 10 kilometers from Zagora. The ceramic findings, which were gathered from the area, are dated back to the ], though some areas show signs of inhabitation during the ]. Important findings of the area, the ''Kore of ]'', a ], and a statue group of ] and ], which date back to the 6th century BC, show that the city was prosperous during the Archaic period. Construction in the area, according to the most recent findings, began during the beginning of the 5th century BC and continued through the old ] times.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}


The area of the city is evident since the fortification of the area is visible along its' length and in some areas very high. The center of Paleopolis (or Agora) was located near the coastline, towards the east, which was near the port, whose remains are still evident today submerged in the sea. On the outskirts of town to the East and West, one will find the cemeteries. From the remains, the many sculptures and written sources, one can see that the city was very well fortified and not only had a marketplace but also had a theatre, altars and temples. The area of the city is evident from the fortifications that are still visible along its length. The center of Paleopolis (or Agora) was to the east, near the port whose remains are still evident today, submerged in the sea. Cemeteries are located on the outskirts of town, to the east and west. From the remains, the many sculptures and written sources, one can see that the city was well fortified and had a marketplace, theatre, altars and temples.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}


From the 1st century C.E. there begins a decadence of the city, although life continued throughout the 6th century C.E., as it is evident from the remains of prebyzantine basilica churches found in the area. The city continued throughout the 6th century AD, as it is evident from the remains of pre-Byzantine ] churches found in the area.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}


The site was surveyed briefly by the British antiquary ] in early 1884.<ref>Theodore Bent, ''The Cyclades, or Life Among the Insular Greeks''. London, 1885, pp. 287-290.</ref>
George J. Pertesis and Yianni P. Filipidis are well respected members of the village who maintain control. They own nightclubs on the by Southside Resort and many restaurants, such as "Wiseguys." Many celebrities come here from all over the world such as Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo. It is the ideal place for a vacation and for a romantic getaway. There are also many spas. In the wintertime, there is a ski resort high up in the mountains which offers a great view of the Aegean Sea.There are many strip clubs that offers the most exotic girls of Greece and perhaps Europe. The prices are affordable, especially in this time of recession. The nightlife is intene. Chris Brown was reportedly seen hitting Rihanna in the bar "Pure." Celebrity gossip is very common here in Paleopoli, so watch out for those paparrazis. So make sure you smile and you'll be in the latest edition of the People magazine. One of the best beach parties occured on the night of April 15, 2009 (Leonardo D. Zervos's birthday). Girls from all over the world stripped their clothes down and jumped into the beautiful turquiose waters and partied with Leonardo.

== Archaeological Museum of Palaiopolis ==
In 2003, the Archaeological Museum of Palaiopolis opened in a building that was donated by the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation. The museum houses the archaeological finds from excavations in the area, and it is organized into three thematic units: sculpture, inscriptions, and miscellaneous finds.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Seleli|first1=Alexandra|last2=Beneki|first2=Eleni|last3=Spiropoulou|first3=Vaso|last4=Tsonos|first4=Konstantinos|title=Andros|url=http://www.emg.gr/asiaminor/forms/fLemmaBodyExtended.aspx?lemmaID=10403|website=Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia Minor|accessdate=9 March 2017|date=2006}}</ref> The most important objects in the museum include a sculpture of ] from 6th–5th century BC, a funerary statue of a lion from the 4th century BC, and a portion of an inscribed marble slab containing a hymn to the goddess ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3490 |title=Ministry of Culture and Sports |website=Odysseus.culture.gr |accessdate=9 March 2017}}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 20:32, 22 August 2024

Ancient city on Andros, Cyclades Islands, Greece Community in Greece
Palaiopoli Παλαιόπολη
Community
Palaiopoli is located in GreecePalaiopoliPalaiopoli
Coordinates: 37°49′10″N 24°49′55″E / 37.81944°N 24.83194°E / 37.81944; 24.83194
CountryGreece
Administrative regionSouth Aegean
Regional unitAndros
MunicipalityAndros
Municipal unitYdrousa
Population
 • Community148
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Palaiopoli (Greek: Παλαιόπολη 'old city') is an ancient city on the west coast of Andros in the Cyclades Islands, Greece, and was the capital of Andros, during the Classical period.

From the archaic to the first Byzantine period, the center of the island's activities is traced to the area of Paleopolis, which is found on the west side of the island, at a distance of 5 kilometers from Ipsili and 10 kilometers from Zagora. The ceramic findings, which were gathered from the area, are dated back to the Mycenean period, though some areas show signs of inhabitation during the Geometric period. Important findings of the area, the Kore of Copenhagen, a kouros, and a statue group of Pegasus and Bellerophon, which date back to the 6th century BC, show that the city was prosperous during the Archaic period. Construction in the area, according to the most recent findings, began during the beginning of the 5th century BC and continued through the old Christian times.

The area of the city is evident from the fortifications that are still visible along its length. The center of Paleopolis (or Agora) was to the east, near the port whose remains are still evident today, submerged in the sea. Cemeteries are located on the outskirts of town, to the east and west. From the remains, the many sculptures and written sources, one can see that the city was well fortified and had a marketplace, theatre, altars and temples.

The city continued throughout the 6th century AD, as it is evident from the remains of pre-Byzantine basilica churches found in the area.

The site was surveyed briefly by the British antiquary Theodore Bent in early 1884.

Archaeological Museum of Palaiopolis

In 2003, the Archaeological Museum of Palaiopolis opened in a building that was donated by the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation. The museum houses the archaeological finds from excavations in the area, and it is organized into three thematic units: sculpture, inscriptions, and miscellaneous finds. The most important objects in the museum include a sculpture of Pegasus from 6th–5th century BC, a funerary statue of a lion from the 4th century BC, and a portion of an inscribed marble slab containing a hymn to the goddess Isis.

References

  1. "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.
  2. Rogge, Sabine; Grünbart, Michael (2015). Medieval Cyprus: a Place of Cultural Encounter. Waxmann Verlag. p. 370. ISBN 978-3-8309-8360-6.
  3. "History". Andros.gr. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  4. Theodore Bent, The Cyclades, or Life Among the Insular Greeks. London, 1885, pp. 287-290.
  5. Seleli, Alexandra; Beneki, Eleni; Spiropoulou, Vaso; Tsonos, Konstantinos (2006). "Andros". Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia Minor. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  6. "Ministry of Culture and Sports". Odysseus.culture.gr. Retrieved 9 March 2017.

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Subdivisions of the municipality of Andros
Municipal unit of Andros
  • Andros
  • Apoikia
  • Lamyra
  • Mesaria
  • Pitrofos
  • Stenies
  • Vourkoti
Municipal unit of Korthio
  • Kapparia
  • Kochylos
  • Korthio
  • Ormos Korthiou
  • Palaiokastro
  • Syneti
Municipal unit of Ydrousa
  • Ammolochos
  • Ano Gavrio
  • Aprovatou
  • Arni
  • Batsi
  • Fellos
  • Gavrio
  • Katakoilos
  • Makrotantalo
  • Palaiopoli
  • Vitali
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