Kassope was the capital of Kassopaea in ancient Epirus (Greece). It was founded before the middle of the 4th century B.C. in order to protect the fertile valley which stretches to the south, from the exploitation of the Eleian colonists. The city flourished in the 3rd century B.C., when the large public buildings (Prytaneiom, North Stoa, Katagogion) were erected and the private houses rebuilt. In the same period it even had its own mint but its prosperity came to an end in 168-167 B.C., when it was destroyed by the Romans.
Guided tour
Wandering around ancient Kassope
Participating in the "European Heritage Days” celebration, we are organizing a guided tour for the public in the ancient city of Kassope.
Participants will have the opportunity to wander around the city and visit its theater that has just been restored.
Free
Friday 17 June de 10:00 à 11:30
General public
Press contact:
Archaeological Museum of Nicopolis
info@nicopolismuseum.gr
+30 2682089892
Archaeological site of Kassope - general view © Ministry of Cultures & Sports - Ephorate of Antiquities of Preveza (Epirus, Greece)
Archaeological site of Kassope - view of the Agora © Ministry of Cultures & Sports - Ephorate of Antiquities of Preveza (Epirus, Greece)
Archaeological site of Kassope - view of the Agora © Ministry of Cultures & Sports - Ephorate of Antiquities of Preveza (Epirus, Greece)
Archaeological site of Kassope - view of the “Katagogeion“ (public guest house) © Ministry of Cultures & Sports - Ephorate of Antiquities of Preveza (Epirus, Greece)
Archaeological site of Kassope - view of the city's theater © Ministry of Cultures & Sports - Ephorate of Antiquities of Preveza (Epirus, Greece)