Dokos, Small island in Argo-Saronic Gulf, Greece
Dokos is a rocky island in the Argo-Saronic Gulf positioned between Hydra and Spetses, rising to roughly 308 meters at its highest point. The uninhabited island consists mainly of bare rock and sparse vegetation with shallow coastal areas.
People first settled here during the Early Bronze Age, leaving behind traces of settlements called Ledeza and Miti Kommeni from the Mycenaean period. Later, Byzantines and then Venetians built fortifications to control the island.
The eastern side shows ruins of a Byzantine fortress that Venetians later expanded, including a seventh-century basilica. Visitors walking through these remains can sense the layers of occupation left behind over centuries.
Reach the island by water taxi from Hydra, Ermioni, or Spetses, since no regular transport service operates here. Bring sturdy shoes and water, as the terrain is rocky and offers little shade.
The waters here hold a shipwreck from 2150 BC that archaeologists discovered in 1975 and identified as the world's oldest known marine wreck. This sunken vessel is a rare window into ancient seafaring and trade routes in this region.
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