Archaeological site of Mesimvria-Zoni

The Archaeological site of Mesimvria-Zoni is an excavated ancient settlement with visible walls, buildings, and street patterns laid out across the ground. You can walk through residential neighborhoods, identify public structures, and trace the layout of the original colony.

The colony was founded in the 7th century BC and flourished during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. Afterward, the settlement gradually declined under Macedonian and Roman rule until it was eventually abandoned.

The Apollo temple shows how the early colonists worshipped and organized their religious life. Walking through the site, you can see how the temple was positioned to dominate the settlement, reflecting its importance to the community.

The site is open to visitors daily and can be explored on foot with basic walking paths, though the ground is uneven in places. Bring sturdy shoes and protection from the sun to make your visit more comfortable.

Archaeologists discovered thousands of ancient coins scattered across the site during excavations, now preserved at the Archaeological Museum of Komotini. This treasure of coinage reveals unexpected details about trade networks and the economic life of the settlers.