Samos.
Samos.
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575. Samos, basilica at Misokambos (Σάμος, Βασιλική Μισόκαμπου)
575. Samos, Heraion basilica (Σάμος, βασιλική του Ηραίου)
which has mosaic floors. Its name originates from the small
Panagia (Koimesis of the Theotokos) naiskos that was built
at its site. A short distance W of Panagitsa, an Early Christian
cemetery with arcosolia and cist graves has been revealed,
preserving remnants of painted decoration and expanses of
marble revetment. Finds from excavational research indicate
that the cemetery was in use from the 4th to the 7th c.
Kastro castle is located on the top of the hill above the port
of Pythagoreio. The first mention of it was in 889, when it was
conquered by the pirate Leo of Tripoli. Extensive repairs took
place at the time of Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros Phokas
(after 960), as well as in the reign of Emperor Alexius I Comne-
nus, when Samos was recaptured by the Byzantines (in 1092),
after its temporary occupation by the Turk Tzachas. Samos
was abandoned at the latest in 1475, when it passed from the
Genoese to the Turks.
Heraion. (2)
On the site of the sanctuary of Hera, a three-aisled basilica
with narthex, baptistery and various annexes was established
in the second half of the 5th c. Abundant ancient material was
used, and the apse of the bema was very close to the altar of
the ancient temple.
Misokambos. (3)
The small single-nave basilica at Misokambos, E of Py-
thagoreio, was built at the site of a Hellenistic sanctuary and
dates from the second half of the 5th c.
Megali Lakka. (4)
This small bay on the E coast of Samos, where a hoard of 300
gold coins and two pairs of gold earrings dated to 623 were
discovered in 1983. Its concealment is associated with the
Persian raids on Samos during the reign of Byzantine Emper-
or Heraclius. The treasure is exhibited at the Vathy Museum.
Kedros. (5)
At Kedros, located on the N coast of Samos, between Kokkari
and Malagari, are remnants of a three-aisled basilica (5th-6th
c.) with a baptistery, an apse and a built, cross-shaped font.
575. Samos, Megali Lakka hoard (Σάμος, θησαυρός από τη θέση Μεγάλη Λάκκα)
