The ancient city is located in an overgrown landscape and was founded by the Roman Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AC. It has not been excavated while defensive walls exist at its perimeter, built during the time of Justinian. The central building is that of Hana (14th century), which was used as a guesthouse and had a central heating...
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The rock engravings on Hilia Hill, 11km to the west of Roussa, indicate the existence of life in the area since the prehistoric times. The engraved figures on the rocks, which depict men, women, birds as well as reptiles, are dated between 1100 and 900 BC and attribute a mysterious atmosphere to the place.
The excavations of the distinguished professor of the University of Athens, Mr. Evangelos Velitzelos, brought to light the Petrified Forest in the area of Fylakto, with tree trunks of exceptional fossilization and perfect preservation. Its creation is probably due to the volcanic activity of the area dated 25 million years ago. Its finest...
32km to the west of Orestiada you will find the villages Mikri Doxipara and Zone. Between them, at the church of Agios Kosmas Aetolos, and following the dirt road 1,7 km in distance, you will find yourself in a unique monument: a tomb ( 7,5m high and 60m in diameter) that hosts the cremations of four ancient Thracians, five buried...