Kampanopetra Basilica
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Kampanopetra Basilica |
The Kampanopetra basilica occupies a magnificent position overlooking
the sea, not far from the harbour. It must have been a magnificent sight
to those on board ship as they approached the city.
Built in the 4th century, it consisted of a courtyard surrounded with
columns, and rooms leading off. This may have been an agora, or perhaps
an early monastic cloister.
At the end there was a triple apse. In the central apse, there were
seats fort the bishop and other clergy.
At the back of the apse, there appears to have been baths, as there
are remains of a sweating room.. One of the rooms here has a dazzling
mosaic consisting of concentric rings made up of light and dark
triangles.
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