Kariani, Pangaio, Kavala,East Macedonia & Thrace
Paliokastro of Kariani
| Location: |
| On a hill outside the village Kariani, east of the delta of Strymon river in Eastern Macedonia |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| East Macedonia & Thrace Kavala | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Pangaio • Kariani | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 80 m (Relative Height≈15 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 16th or 17th cent | OTTOMAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle Ruins |
Few Remains
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A few scattered remains of a byzantine fortress on a low hill amidst vineyards. The castle is mentioned for the first time by the sources in the 11th century.
It seems that the place has never hosted a settlement. It was probably just a refuge for the population.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | April 2015 | Last addition of photo/video: | May 2022 |
Sources
- Information sent by Mr. Ioannis Dedes
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| From the Egnatia highway Thessaloniki-Kavala, exit to Orfanio. Karyani is the next village after Orfanio. |
| Entrance: |
| Free access |