Esphigmenou Monastery.
Palaiochori.
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Esphigmenou Monastery.
The monastery has been referred to by the name “Esphag-
menos” since the 10th c. The main buildings of the current
complex belong to the Mid-Byzantine period.
90.
Stageira.
On Liotopi peninsula a 200 m long diateichisma has been
observed, separating the area from the mainland and dating
possibly from the Mid-Byzantine period. At the top of the pe-
ninsula remains of a fortress are preserved.
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Varvara.
At the Yiazo-Tzortzi site in the village of Varvara, an Early
Christian complex, comprising three basilicas and a wine
press, has been excavated. The basilicas are three-aisled with
narthex, and marble architectural features from their decora-
tion have been brought to light. All structures, including the
wine press, date from the 5th c.
92.
Palaiochori.
At the Neposi Palaiochoriou site, by the Ormylia river, remains
of a fortress are preserved. It was established in the 5th c. and
used until the 14th c, although there have been some intervals
of abandonment. It is believed that it played a key role during
the Byzantine-Bulgarian wars of the 10th c.
90. Stageira, diateichisma (Στάγειρα, το διατείχισμα)
