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Check out the cave of Philoctetes cave of Philoctetes Built around the 6th or 7th century BC, the Temple of Kavirio was created as a place to worship the sons of Hephaestus, the Gods of the Sea and of Fertility. Temple of Kavirio Temple of KavirioĪnother site of significance on Lemnos is the Temple of Kavirio, located just 3km from Ifestia. The site also features a sanctuary devoted to the ‘Great Goddess’ the matriarch of the society at the time, and it is believed that the island was ruled by Amazonian-like ladies during ancient times. Ifestia is the site of an ancient amphitheatre, cemetery, palace and baths, founded by the Pelasgians that was the second most important settlement on the island during ancient times and the centre of religious activity. Today, visitors can see a range of different settlements that were built over each other from around 4000BC to 1184 BC. Due to its location on the border between Europe and Asia Minor, Ancient Poliochni was a rich commercial centre and is thought to be one of the oldest thriving settlements in the whole of Europe. The archaeological site of Ancient Poliochni lies on the east coast of Lemnos and is an example of one of the largest civilizations of the Early Bronze Age.

Visit the archaeological sites Ancient Poliochni Ancient Poliochni Do wind surfing and kite surfing at Keros beachġ7 Things to Do in Lemnos – an Island Guide 1. Explore the windmills scattered around the island Check out the house Churchill stayed in Portianou village Visit the military cemeteries of Portianou and Moudros from WWI Battle of Gallipoli (Allied cemeteries) Check out the sand dunes near Gomati (Ammothines) 17 Things to Do in Lemnos – an Island Guide.

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