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Ελλάς
Messini
UNESCO Welterbe
Messenien
La Grèce
Ιθώμη
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UNESCO Werelderfgoed
Ancient Messene
Messenië
Mavrommati
Αρχαία Μεσσήνη
Oud Messini
Arcadian Gate
Ithome
Messenia
Peloponnesos
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Hellas
Griekenland
Grecia
Peloponnes
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ελλάδα
Peloponnese
Ellas
Ellada
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Αρκαδική Πύλη Αρχαίας Μεσσήνης


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Greece - Mavrommati, Arcadian Gate

Greece - Mavrommati, Arcadian Gate
One of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites, Ancient Messene is also renowned for the impressive ruins of its monumental fortification - the 9,5 km long circuit wall flanked by towers at regular intervals with two main entrances, one of which is the Arcadian Gate. Large rectangular limestone blocks were used for its construction quarried on the spot on the rocky body of Mt. Ithome which at places preserves evidence of ancient quarrying activity.

The city wall was 9,5 km long and 7 to 9 metres high. It was fortified by 30 square or horseshoe-shaped guard towers with doors admitting passage to a protected walkway on top of the wall. The wall was pierced by two main gates flanked by protective structures. Through the Arcadian Gate to the north ran and still runs the main road north (to Arcadia), currently from Mavrommati.

The Arcadian Gate and adjacent section of the wall up to were restored from 2003 to 2005.

Buelipix, Misou 49, salfredo, Holger Hagen and 29 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
The diagonal of the block creates the ideal foreground interest. Have a great new week! All the best, Joe
8 months ago.
 Guy Bacca (guybac)
Guy Bacca (guybac) club
Très belle série d'images et informations sur ce site appartenant à l'histoire de l'humanité
8 months ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
des vues superbes ! je repasse bientôt Jaap ! belle semaine mon ami♫
8 months ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Un bel ensemble des ruines !
Bonne semaine. Amitiés
7 months ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
Very beautiful and instructive series******
7 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
excellent this Jaap
7 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da zeigst du tolle Aufnahmen von dieser Stätte lieber Jaap,besonders gefallen mir die beiden Aufnahmen mit dem großen Stein aus verschiedenen Ansichten :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,liebe Grüße Güni :))
7 months ago.
 Ed Synchro
Ed Synchro club
Interesting photo. The stone looks very precarioulsy balanced.
7 months ago.
 Pearl
Pearl club
Très joli site, très bien expliqué ! HBM Jaap.
7 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Interesting images and information, Jaap.
7 months ago.
 Patrice Leconte
Patrice Leconte
Thank you for this very informative sharing.
Friendships
7 months ago.
 Günter Diel
Günter Diel club
Sehr schön gezeigt! Gruß Günter
7 months ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Aparte de buenas fotografías, la serie es muy didáctica y está historiada, como de costumbre.
7 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A fascinating series and narrative. The close up views of the stones and columns making up the fortifications are superb and full of lovely detail. The image in the final PiP puts it all into perspective.

A superb collection Jaap!
7 months ago.
 Dinesh
Dinesh club
A beautiful image and information

I have read three different books on Greece and its history, it was very interesting, though it was full of wars, and also great philosopheers and artists and constructions.

Best wishes, sir
7 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Such an amazing place, well documented!
7 months ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Geschichte zu erleben!!!
HBM Jaap!
7 months ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Photo très intéressante. Bonne semaine . Nicole .
7 months ago.
 Pat Del
Pat Del club
Très impressionnante cette civilisation antique !
7 months ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Beeindruckend.
7 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Another great series here!
Such an impressive place!

Best greetings
Füsun
7 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Jaap
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition , and great information.
Best Wishes, Happy Monday, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
7 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Great, Jaap !
7 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Beautiful monuments of the past.
7 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
An impressive place. Great series Jaap
7 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding series!
7 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Fabulous and very interesting series, Jaap
7 months ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thanks for the information.
7 months ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
It is amazing to read that the city wall was 9,5 km long and 7 to 9 metres high - impressive!
7 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Interesting notes and a superb series Jaap
7 months ago.

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