DESCRIPTION
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
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PHOTOGALLERY
 
The mountain Olymp, the seat of the ancient greek gods, and at his feet the ancient city of Dion
The mountain Olymp, the seat of the ancient greek gods, and at his feet the ancient city of Dion
 
Dion
The excavation of the area commenced in 1982 and is continued at present by the University of Thessaloniki. It has brought to light a fortified city, surrounded by cult areas, that was inhabited continuously from the Classical period to Early Christian times. Buildings of various periods have been discovered in a series of different levels. Private residences, public buildings, shops, and a large number of workshops are erected in building blocks defined by the streets. On the south edge of the ancient ...
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See also
Other monuments of the archaeological site
Sanctuary of Zeus Olympios
Sanctuary of Demeter
Sanctuary of Isis
Great thermae of Dion
Villa of Dionysos
Ancient Theatre of Dion
Roman Theatre of Dion
Church of Agios Dimitrios at Dion