Agora of Thasos

Thasos, Greece

The Agora of Thasos was the political, administrative and religious centre of the ancient city of the island and is the most important archaeological monument complex, which took its final form over many centuries.  Early structures have been identified dating from the 6th century BC. This was a public square which was enclosed by colonnaded arcades, which formed the façade of public complex and stood out for the so called “Diodos ton Theoron”, which was one of the most important sites of the city bearing religious significance.

In the complex were discovered sculptures, statues and invaluable inscriptions, many of which are now in the Louvre museum in Paris.

In the northwestern part there is the sacred shrine of Thassian Agoreous Zeus with circular enclosure of marble columns and slabs of stone, also the tomb of Glaucus, the circular altar of Theagenes, who was one of the most glorious Thassian athletes, the altar of Gaios and Lefkios Caesar, the marble bow and the early Christian Basilica of Agora with dimensions that allowed a great number of believers to attend mass.

The Agora of Thassos was brought to light during the excavations conducted by the French Archaeological School that begun in 1911.  The bulk excavation and revelation of the site took place from 1948 to 1955.  The excavation of the French Archaeological School continues at the same place until this date.

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Pavlou Mela 3, Thasos, Greece
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Founded: 6th century BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Greece

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Ivan Lazarevic (5 months ago)
An ancient place, if you walk slowly and look around carefully, you will feel as if you have returned to ancient times. Maybe it can be arranged better and work a little more on preserving the old pillars and stone. Some small reconstruction would be great for this place.
King Joulian (6 months ago)
Very big very and I was amazed of being in the presence of such an ancient place!!!
Klara Bouzkova (7 months ago)
Agora Thassos, the remnants of the ancient market in Limenas, offers free entry. Unfortunately, there's only one informational sign at the entrance, and the rest is left without descriptions. For more information, you can visit the nearby museum. It's an interesting walk through history, but currently, you have to navigate through tall grass. We hope they address this soon by creating a designated path and adding more informational signs. Despite the overgrown paths, it's still worth a visit for those interested in ancient history.
Sergios Saropoulos (2 years ago)
There is always room for improvement!! There is a need for the creation of a clear pathway that would introduce the visitor to the sites of the Ancient Agora. There is also a lack of signs that would describe the ruins. Compared to the well-organised museum, the actual archaeological site is an unfortunate case of lack of funding from the local administration. Please consider this as helpful feedback! From someone who wants to see thassos reaching its full potential. PS I believe that something should be done with buildings, such as tavernas or private houses violating the site!
Jovan Simic (4 years ago)
No info, no track, unorganized. Grass is knee high.
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