Maroneia

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Maroneia (Μαρώνεια) is a municipality in the Rhodope Prefecture, Greece. Population 7,644 (2001). The seat of the municipality is in Xylagani.

It was founded by Chios in the first half of the 7th century BC on the hill of Aghios Gheorgis. It is famed for its Dionysiac Sanctuary, of which the foundation of can still be seen today.

[edit] Sources

  • Durando, Furio, "Greece, a guide to the archaeological sites", 2004.


Municipalities and communities of the Rhodope Prefecture
Aigeiros • Arriana • Fillyra • Iasmos • Komotini • Maroneia • Neo Sidirochori • Sapes • Sostis
Amaxades • Kechros • Organi


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