Petroporos, Farkadona, Trikala,Thessaly
Pelinnaion
or Ancient Pelinna
| Location: |
| On the slopes of the arid mountain north of the village Petroporos near Trikala in Thessaly |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Thessaly Trikala | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Farkadona • Petroporos | |
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Elevation ≈ 180 m (Relative Height≈90 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| Various periods | ANCIENT  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Ancient City |
In Ruins
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Ancient Pelinna was a town that flourished mainly in the Hellenistic period under the Macedonian rule. Later, in the Middle-Byzantine period, a settlement was developed there named Gardiki or Paliogardiki. It was important enough to host an Episcopal seat.
For some reason Gardiki ceased to exist after the 12th century.
The walls of the ancient acropolis were used also for the fortification of the Byzantine town. They extend to a perimeter of 2.5km. Part of them have signs of repairs in Byzantine time.
At least 15 towers are preserved at low height, one bastion (36 ✖4-8 m) and 3 gates, one of which is unusually big.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | September 2016 |
Sources
- Website ΟΔΥΣΣΕΥΣ - Greek Ministry of Culture - Pelinnaion
- Website VETERANOS - Αρχαία Πέλιννα …Η Πύλη που διάβηκε ο Μέγας Αλέξανδρος!
- Website b>fatsimare.gr - Ο Βυθός ή Ζουρ - Παπά - Ένας θρύλος της περιοχής μας ( Αρχαία Πέλιννα - Πετρόπορο Τρικάλων).
- William Martin Leake, Travels in Northern Greece, I-IV, Λονδίνο 1835
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