Agios Athanasios site, Ithaki, Archaeological palace site in northern Ithaki, Greece.

Agios Athanasios is an archaeological palace site in northern Ithaki with extensive stone terraces connected by ancient stairways. The structures spread across the eastern slopes of Mount Exoghi and show the remains of a substantial complex from the Mycenaean period.

The palace was built around 1300 BC and its ruins were found in 2010, after 16 years of excavation directed by Thanasis Papadopoulos. A burial monument and a well from around 1200 BC were also uncovered. The site is named after Odysseus, the Ithacan king of Greek myth, though no evidence links the ruins to a ruler of that name.

The remains show how an important administrative center was organized and connected with other Mycenaean settlements through trade and shared building techniques. The artifacts and structures tell the story of a place that was part of a wider network in the ancient world.

The site sits on mountain slopes with stone terraces, so comfortable footwear and a willingness to climb are helpful for exploring. The main finds are displayed in two local museums on the island, where you can see the objects in controlled conditions.

The site is also called Scholi Homerou, "Homer's School", and Agios Athanasios. Excavation of the ruins began in 2010, after 16 years of work at the location led by Thanasis Papadopoulos. A rock-cut staircase and a well dated to 1200 BC were found alongside the palace remains.