Ancient Minoa - Katapola Amorgos - Ancient Minoa - Katapola Amorgos

Nice ride! Until there.

Minoa, included the central part of the island with the present villages Chora and Katapola. In Katapola, one of the best protected natural harbors of the Cyclades, at the top of the hill of Moudoulia, the ruins of the settlement of Minoa, which was founded by Samian colonists in the 7th century BC, are preserved But only the Minoan of Amorgos is definitely identified, while it is known that there were other mines outside the Cyclades, Samos, Palestine, Megara and Sicily. The earliest habitation of the site dates back to the end of the 5th millennium BC. There is no evidence for the 2nd millennium BC, while the habitation is continuous from the 10th century BC. B.C. until the beginning of the 4th c. BC, when the settlement is abandoned. Among the building relics are sections of strong walls and relics of Stadiou and Gymnasium, as well as a temple of Dionysus. The sanctuary of the Acropolis was founded in the 8th century. B.C. and functioned continuously until the 4th c. A.D. It consists of a secluded building and a courtyard. Unknown is the deity that was worshiped in the sanctuary until the 6th century. B.C. when he dedicated himself to Dionysus Minoitis. In the Hellenistic period Dionysus was assimilated to the Egyptian-born god Sarapi, who was then worshiped in the old sanctuary.

I was told that the site of Ancient Minoa was abandoned. Unfortunately this was solemnly confirmed! Although it has very remarkable things to see, there are no explanatory signs and it seems as if the excavations stopped abruptly !! There are ceramic shells left on a table with the seats dismantled long ago !!! What does the Archaeological Service do? the place exudes beauty and history, it is worth going to see it !!!

Freely accessible is not a well-marked place but it is worth it. By car you can get fine up to archaeological sites

Minoa on the Greek island Amorgos, is a historical site declared as archaeological, offers you to see remains of the ancient settlements on the side of the hill and its impressive views towards the port of Katapola at the top of the Ancient Acropolis. It is a good starting point to feel the energy of where you are.