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Asini
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August 27, 2016
Ancient Asini The most important sight of the village is the ruins of the ancient Asini; it’s near the village, just outside Tolo, on top of a hilly cape. It provides evidence of the power and splendor of Asini’s kingdom in the time of the Trojan War. Remains of prehistoric settlements and parts of ancient city walls can be seen there; excavations also revealed Mycenaean tombs. It is estimated that the walls of the citadel were constructed in 300 BC by the king of Macedonia, Demetrius the Besieger. There are two city gates; the main gate is in the north and the secondary gate is in the east. The walls were restored both in the Early Byzantine period and in the Second Venetian Domination period. At the time of the Italian occupation, fortification constructions were applied to the citadel.
Ancient Asini The most important sight of the village is the ruins of the ancient Asini; it’s near the village, just outside Tolo, on top of a hilly cape. It provides evidence of the power and splendor of Asini’s kingdom in the time of the Trojan War. Remains of prehistoric settlements and parts of…
Fotini
May 3, 2016
A visit to Ancient Assini. The acropolis at Ancient Assini gets a mention in Homer, as somewhere that sent ships to fight in the Trojan War. Today you can still see remnants of the ancient Cyclopean walls, similar to those at Tiryns and Mycenae. It’s a small but interesting site, with the bonus of good views along the coast to Tolo and out across the sea. You can explore it thoroughly in less than an hour. You don’t have to pay to get in.
A visit to Ancient Assini. The acropolis at Ancient Assini gets a mention in Homer, as somewhere that sent ships to fight in the Trojan War. Today you can still see remnants of the ancient Cyclopean walls, similar to those at Tiryns and Mycenae. It’s a small but interesting site, with the bonus of g…
