From The Neolithic To The Sea: A Journey From The Past To The Present
Kos Western Archaeological Zone
Statistics
Category
Prefecture
Coordinates
Grid
Condition
Age
Admission
Prefecture
Coordinates
Grid
Condition
Age
Admission
Abandoned Village
Kos
36°53'28.3"N 27°17'04.1"E
-
Ruin
3BC to 250AD
Free
Kos
36°53'28.3"N 27°17'04.1"E
-
Ruin
3BC to 250AD
Free
Map
- History
- Gallery
- Gallery
- Gallery
- Gallery
- Gallery
The western archaeological zone is a large ruined area of historical significance. It was abandoned in the Middle Ages.
Much of Kos Town was stone mined to build Meratzia castle by the Knights of St. John. Much of the Western Zone escaped this mining, so when it was excavated it proved to be rich in finds. A Hellenistic Gymnasium called Xystos was discovered. A row of 17 columns have been restored that lead up to the gym.
Another feature on the site is a paved road, known as Decumanus Maximus which is intersected by a second road, known as the Cardo. Ruined houses line these roads and mosaics have been discovered inside them.
