Kamiros

About the museum

Kamiros lies on the western side of Rhodes and was one of the three city-states, together with Lindos and Ialysos, which according to Homer were founded by the Dorians. Its development rested mainly on agriculture, thanks to the fertile clay soil of the area. The oldest traces of settlement date back to Mycenaean times and come from a cemetery with chamber tombs at Kalavarda.

The surviving antiquities belong to the Hellenistic and Roman town, which was rebuilt over a large area after the strong earthquake of 227/6 BC. The ruins came to light in excavations in the 19th century and above all during the period of Italian rule. In 411 BC the three cities merged into a single state with its centre in the city of Rhodes, but Kamiros continued to be inhabited into late antiquity.

The site is a characteristic example of Hellenistic town planning, harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape.

Highlights

• Hellenistic town built in the shape of an amphitheatre with a view of the sea
• Ruins of the market and houses
• Doric culture of ancient Rhodes
• One of the three ancient cities of Rhodes

Operated by

Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Δωδεκανήσου

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.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Kamiros is about 45 minutes by car from the city of Rhodes.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Events & venue rental

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