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Useful information

Location:
Southeastern Thassos, next to the settlement of Alyki
Approximately 32 km from Limenas

Historical overview:

•  The area’s history dates back at least to the 7th century BC 
•  Excavations were carried out by the French Archaeological School 
•  A notable find is the Kouros statue discovered in 1896 
•  The site was active from the Archaic period to the Byzantine era (7th century BC – 5th century AD) 

Role in antiquity:

•  Important settlement and port 
•  According to legend, it was the kingdom of Alyki 
•  The site was abruptly abandoned, likely after a major earthquake 

Major finds & monuments

• Ancient marble quarry: Used from the Archaic to Byzantine periods – large marble blocks are still visible beneath the sea surface 
• Sanctuary of Apollo (7th century BC): A worship site on the eastern coast, frequented by marble traders who carved their names into the steps 
• Two early Christian basilicas (5th century AD): Elevated reception spaces for pilgrims 
• Ancient settlement: Ruins of an ancient town with visible remnants 
• Kouros of Alyki (1896): Currently exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Constantinople 

Significance:
One of the richest archaeological complexes in Thassos, offering a unique combination of quarry, sanctuary, settlement, and early Christian monuments in a single landscape.

Today

•  Open-air archaeological site, accessible to visitors 
•  The peninsula has two beaches (sandy and pebbly), naturally complementing a visit to the site 
• Admission: Free