The archaeological site of Ancient Acanthus in Halkidiki Greece: Archaeological evidence dates the beginning of the ancient city of Acanthus to 655 BC. The origin of the name can be traced to the acanthus bush which abounds aplenty in the area. Acanthus was initially colonized in the 7th century BC from residents of Andros Island and was the most important port to the northeast of Halkidiki. The visible remains are mainly parts of the fortification of the city, the walls and an impressive section of the acropolis. Also scattered architectural members and building remnants of Hellenistic years, public buildings, houses and the foundation of a temple – probably the goddess Athena – at the top of a hill.
Wonderful is the walk in the three hills where the ancient Akanthos stretched. You will especially enjoy it in the spring where the place is green. Walking straight from the entrance of the archaeological site you will see the Byzantine cobbled streets and above it a house with an inner courtyard surrounded by rooms. It was built in the late 4th century 3rd century BC. and was destroyed in the 2nd century. B.C. As it can be seen from its structure, it is characterized by the absolute sense of private space. Continuing the walk, you will climb the first hill where you will see a Byzantine church, probably of the 10th century, built with materials from an ancient building that was destroyed by the earthquake of 1932. Ceramics of the Early Iron Age were found around it. Walking to the second hill you will notice parts of your left wall and then you will climb to the third hill. At its top there are the foundations of an ancient temple (100 feet or 30.48 meters), which during the excavation was found to have few movable finds. The view from there is excellent.
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