Theotokos.
Theotokos.
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134. Nea Anchialos, public buildings (Νέα Αγχίαλος, δημόσια κτήρια,
κάτοψη.)
134. Nea Anchialos, basilica of Martyrios, ground plan (Νέα Αγχίαλος,
βασιλική Μαρτυρίου, κάτοψη.)
mosaics have also been preserved in the bema. According to
an inscription on the mosaic floor of the narthex, the basilica
dates from 431.
Bishop’s palace
was a variation of a richly
adorned Hellenistic residence. Numerous architectural com-
ponents, decorative sculptures, remains of marble revetments
and mosaic floors have been found here.
Public buildings.
The agora complex lies between Basilica A (of Aghios Deme-
trios) and Β (of Bishop Elpidios) and consists of an atrium
with four porticos and many rooms. Research has revealed
many building phases, from the Hellenistic era to the late 6th
c. Numerous remains of buildings have been excavated close
to the coast, NW of Basilica Γ.
135.
Theotokos.
A few kilometres S of Promyri village, on the E side of Pelion,
a three-aisled Early Christian basilica has been revealed, from
which parts of mosaic floors survive.
135. Theotokos, basilica, ground plan (Θεοτόκος, βασιλική, κάτοψη.)
