Western Excavation Site in Kos - Kos Island (Dodecanese, Greece)
N 36° 53.469 E 027° 17.079
35S E 525363 N 4082835
Western Excavation Site, one of historic landmarks of town Kos, is in majority covered by remnants of Roman architecture.
Waymark Code: WMPJWD
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 09/10/2015
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Western Excavation Site, one of historic landmarks of town Kos, is in majority covered by remnants of Roman architecture.
Situated on the western side of Kos Town, this site is home to some of the island's oldest archaeological finds, mostly from the Roman priod. The highlight is a large covered area at the back which houses the mosaics of the House of Europe, which date back 1800 years. You will also find an uncovered stretch of Roman road which was known as Decumanus Maximus, and an ancient gymnasium which would have once boasted Roman swimming pools and exercise courtyards.