Archaeological Site of Aiani

About the museum

Aiani was a city of Upper Macedonia and belonged to the kingdom of Elimiotis. It is identified with the settlement being excavated on the terraces of the hill Megali Rachi, 20 km from Kozani, in a fertile location near the middle course of the Aliakmon. The site was inhabited continuously from the Neolithic period to the end of the Hellenistic times.

Three large public buildings, sections of the road network and many private houses with rich finds have been excavated, showing an organised city already in the late Archaic and Classical periods. A circular cistern 8.5 metres deep, hewn into the rock, collected rainwater. In the neighbouring necropolis, tombs with grave goods from the Late Bronze Age to the late Hellenistic period were found.

Highlights

• Ancient city on Megali Rachi with three large public buildings
• Circular cistern 8.5 metres deep, hewn into the rock
• Royal Necropolis with tombs and grave goods
• Archaeological Museum of Aiani in the village

Permanent exhibition

• Αρχαία πόλη και Βασιλική Νεκρόπολη – Visit to the excavated public buildings, the cistern and the necropolis of ancient Aiani.

Operated by

Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κοζάνης (Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού)

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March

The ancient city and the Royal Necropolis have separate tickets (€5 and €3 each). Visitor categories with reduced or free admission are defined by the Ministry of Culture.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The site has a designed access route for visitors with disabilities. The archaeological site is open-air and has uneven ground.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

By car, the site is 27 minutes from Kozani.

Amenities & dining

On site there are toilets and a car park.

Events & venue rental

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