The Ancient Tower of Thimonia

The Ancient Tower of Thimonia is a structure located on the Greek island of Thassos, dating from approximately 650 to 480 BC [1]. The site remains largely unstudied — no formal archaeological excavations have ever been conducted there, and no informational signage marks the location [1]. The tower retains an impression of its original scale [1], and the views from the site are noteworthy [1].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryGreece
Coordinates40.6069° N, 24.7181° E

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