Pityous, Chios, North Aegean
Tower of Pityous
| Location: |
| Village of Pityous, north Chios |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| North Aegean Chios | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Chios • Pityous | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 435 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 14th century | GENOAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower |
Very Good
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A tower on a rocky small hill outside the village of Pityous in northern Chios. It has the shape of a polygon with 16 sides, two levels and a total height of 13 meters.
Several findings support the theory that it was constructed in the 14th century during the Genoan period of the island.
The tower has been renovated recently (2008).
| First entry in Kastrologos: | June 2013 |
Sources
- Αρχαιολογικό Δελτίο, 56-59/Β6 (2001-2004) σ.87
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| Approach to the monument: |
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| Entrance: |
| Free entrance. Limited hours. |