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ISLET OF AGIOS GEORGIOS In 1970 the English archaeologist, S. Hood, had noted the existence of a shelter-settlement on the islet of Agios Georgios near Galaxidi. From the potsherds he found during a superficial exploration there, he dated the settlement to the Late Roman to Early Byzantine periods.The discovery of [...] Περισσότερα

MARCUS ANTONIUS Marcus Antonius, a Roman general, known for his fated relationship with Cleopatra, the Ptolemaic Queen of Egypt. In 38-37 B.C., during a period of conflict for the domination of Eastern Mediterranean, he struck a limited number of coins. for the “fleet”, which were intended for use in Greek [...] Περισσότερα

Coins from Galaxidi area The coins on display were found during excavations of local sites, such as the Heroon Square (Manousakia) which was excavated by Threpsiades, the ancient city within the peripheral wall on the hill where Agios Nikolaos is built today, and Pountes in Anemokambi, and generally from the [...] Περισσότερα