Ypsili, Andros
A fortified settlement of the Geometric and Archaic periods, with a strong wall, a dense urban layout and a sanctuary possibly of Demeter.
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About the museum
A short distance from the settlement of Batsi, in the area of Aprovatou, lies the archaeological site of Ypsili, an important fortified settlement dating from the Geometric period to the beginning of the Classical era. The settlement was uncovered in the early 1980s. It had a strong wall with later repairs and reinforcements, a dense urban layout and a sanctuary, possibly dedicated to Demeter, which functioned almost until the middle of the 5th century BC.
The research has provided important evidence for the Geometric and Archaic periods in the Cyclades, as well as various movable finds for the Aegean civilisation of those periods.
Highlights
- Fortified settlement of the Geometric and Archaic periods
- Strong wall with repairs and reinforcements
- Sanctuary possibly dedicated to Demeter
- Dense urban layout
Permanent exhibition
- Ο οχυρωμένος οικισμός της Υψηλής – The visit includes the remains of the wall, the building complexes and the sanctuary of the ancient settlement.
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κυκλάδων
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Categories of reduced tickets defined by the Ministry of Culture, with the relevant supporting documents presented. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with a disability from any country. One companion enters free of charge if the disability is 67% or more. |
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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
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- Easy-to-read materials: no information
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The site is described as accessible.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
From the settlement of Kato Aprovatou the journey takes about 3 minutes by car or 13 minutes on foot. From Batsi it is about 5 minutes, from the port at Gavrio 20 minutes and from Chora of Andros 35 minutes by car.
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