Nea Karvali, Kavala, East Macedonia & Thrace
Castle of Akontisma
| Location: |
| On a hill east of Nea Karvali in Eastern Macedonia, above the tunnel “Kastro” of Via Egnatia |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| East Macedonia & Thrace Kavala | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Kavala • Nea Karvali | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 80 m (Relative Height≈55 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| various periods | ANCIENT  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Byzantine City |
In Ruins
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An ancient castle and settlement on a hill northeast of Nea Karvali, a small town east of Kavala.
The earliest phase of the fortification is dated in the 4th century BC. The spot was an important station of Via Egnatia guarding a narrow pass through the hills from Macedonia to Thrace; and also surveying a large part of the coast east of Kavala.
Therefore Romans, Byzantines and even Ottomans took good care for the protection of this hill as well as of the neighboring hills west of Nea Karvali, closer to Kavala.
Most recognizable are the Byzantine modifications (14th century) as well as the extensive fortification works that were carried out during WW I.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | April 2017 |
Sources
- Photos and info by Mr. Alexandros Martinis.
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| Entrance: |
| Free access |