Cadmea of Thebes, Ancient citadel archaeological site in Thebes, Greece
The Cadmea fortress stands on an acropolis hill, featuring structural remains from multiple historical periods including Mycenaean walls and foundations.
The settlement dates back to the Bronze Age, serving as a central stronghold during conflicts between city-states and maintaining power until the Macedonian conquest.
The archaeological findings include clay tablets with Linear B script and Mesopotamian cylinder seals, demonstrating early writing systems and cultural exchanges.
Visitors can access the archaeological site through organized tours departing from Athens, with interpretive panels explaining the excavated structures and artifacts.
The location contains evidence of a 15th-century BCE Minoan-style palace with frescoes depicting local women in Cretan clothing, indicating strong Mediterranean connections.
Location: Thiva Municipality
GPS coordinates: 38.31944,23.31667
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:30
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
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Fortress of Eleutherai
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Karababa
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Church of Agia Paraskevi
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Holy Meletios monastery
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Archaeological Museum of Thebes
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Valley of the Muses
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Moni Sagmata
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Zoodochos Pigi monastery
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Aliartos Tower
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Apollo Ptoios
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Chapel of Agios Thonas
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Electran Gate (Boeotia)
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Leuktra trophy
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Church of Agios Georgios, Pournari Oinois
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Tower of Oinoe
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Church of Agios Georgios "tou Mikrou", Thiva
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Bust of Angelos Angelidis, Thiva
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Tomb of “Amphion and Zethos” (Thiva)
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Oinoe Frankish Tower
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Castle of Thivas (Pyrgos Saint Omer)
487 m
Cemetery church of Thiva (thesi Kastellia)
778 mReviews
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