17 10 613 http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/bdb4c0c245da78f0468f9b5891ad5e33.jpg 5f51edd68611803f2c511da81b80af1c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Topographic diagram of the walls. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.09.01.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Τσιμπίδης, Πεντάζος 1971 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.87995 Longitude 25.51202 Characterization TH MobileContent The wall starts from the acropolis in two parallel strands, approximately 4 km length and ends up southwest to the place of "Mesonisi" and southeast to the place of "Parathira". The course is known, because in various places, the lower domes or stones that formed the inside filling are preserved. However, large parts are not maintained, including the coastal part of the wall. The masonry is isodomic and the material of construction is the local gneiss and unsound granite. The maximum preserved height of the wall is 2 meters, while the thickness is 2.30 to 3 meters. Nine towers have been revealed, but there would have been more. However, none of the city gates has been saved. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics The wall starts from the acropolis in two parallel strands, approximately 4 km length, and ends up southwest to the place of "Mesonisi" and southeast to the place of "Parathira". The course is known,, because in various places, the lower domes or stones that formed the inside filling, are preserved. However,, large parts are not maintained, including the coastal part of the wall. The maximum preserved height of the wall is 2 meters, while the thickness is 2,30 to 3 meters. Nine towers have been revealed, but there would be more. However, none of the city gates has been saved. TextDuration 0:46 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hellenistic walls Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.09.01.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.09 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/4f2fe0f6b3dd3b08a4e9f086492cb16f.jpg 9a28d82c083a349980886190fb69a733 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hellenistic walls. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.09.00.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.87995 Longitude 25.51202 Characterization TH MobileContent You are in front of a small part of the ancient wall of the Maronites' town. The Acropolis of the colony of Chios people is placed on the hill of St. Athanasius. The wall and towers reached to the beach. From the strong fortress of the 4th century BC that surrounded the city in an area of about 10 km (10,400 m.), and protected an area of 4,240 hectares, various parts have been revealed in various places. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics You are in front of a small part of the ancient wall, of the Maronites' town. The Acropolis of the colony of Chios' people is placed on the hill of St Athanasius. The wall and towers reached to the beach. From the strong fortress of the 4th century BC, that surrounded the city in an area of about 10 km ,(10,400 m) and protected an area of 4,240 hectares,, various parts have been revealed in various places. TextDuration 0:24 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hellenistic walls Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.09.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.09 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/af649a0199c6e19f5f70e6910eeb79b1.jpg 5d0223f18e01a1a49927d91fec2708ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Silver tetradrachm of the 2nd century BC. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.03.02_800 Caption Caption of Images http://coinproject.com/global_search_db.php?keyword=maroneia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent Silver tetradrachm from Maronia dated in the Roman era: The bust of Dionysus at a young age is depicted, wreathed with ivy and facing right. Dated in the 2nd century BC (around 146-145 BC), with diameter 33.9 mm and weight 16.43 grams. On the back, the god Dionysus, naked, facing slightly left, holding in his right hand a bunch of grapes and in his left hand a cloak and two flutes. In the bottom left the monogram OPA is engraved. The inscription states: "DIONYSUS SAVIOR OF MARONITES". It resembles with coins of Thassos from the same period. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics You can see another coin of exceptional art. It is a silver tetradrachm from Maronia dated in the Roman era: The bust of Dionysus at a young age is depicted, wreathed with ivy and facing right. Dated in the 2nd century BC, (around 146-145 BC), with diameter 33.9 mm and weight 16.43 grams. On the back, the god Dionysus, naked, facing slightly left, holding in his right hand a bunch of grapes, and in his left hand a cloak and two flutes. In the bottom left, the monogram OPA, is engraved. The inscription states,: "DIONYSUS SAVIOR OF MARONITES". It resembles with coins of Thassos from the same period. TextDuration 0:53 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.03.02 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/66c2ec0fba499affa9cba6f51cf72dc4.jpg 8464f650ad67ca26455c6ea67f0da5ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Silver didrachm of the 5th century BC. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.03.01_800 Caption Caption of Images http://coinproject.com/global_search_db.php?keyword=maroneia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent In Maronia, coins from the end of the 6th century BC have been found, and many coins from the period of the city’s prosperity, namely in the 5th and 4th century BC. Silver didrachm coin from Maronia, dated in the Classical period: A hemisected horse is illustrated galloping and facing left in a circular pattern with dots. It dates back to the 5th century BC (around 495-449 BC), with diameter 20 mm and weight 7.41 grams. The word MARONITE is inscribed on the back, around a square, which is divided into quarters and the whole composition is inside an incuse square. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics In Maronia, coins from the end of the 6th century BC have been found, and many coins from the period of the city’s prosperity, namely in the 5th and 4th century BC. Now you can see, a silver didrachm coin from Maronia, dated in the Classical period: A hemisected horse is illustrated galloping and facing left in a circular pattern with dots. It dates back to the 5th century BC (around 495-449 BC), with diameter 20 mm and weight 7.41 grams. The word MARONITE is inscribed on the back, around a square, which is divided into quarters and the whole composition is inside an incuse square. TextDuration 0:46 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.03.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/1fa2774c9b99e5ff77a6c4f9f08eb6e6.jpg 43e4646b3e9bf727172282c848dfe366 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Glass offerings of the 1st century BC. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.04_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent Glass offerings from Maronia, dated in the 1st century BC. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics And in another showcase of the Archaeological Museum of Komotini,we cans see, glass offerings from Maronia, dated in the 1st century BC. TextDuration 0:09 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.04 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/3df3a352a6447d75c4a59276e6d38839.jpg c3a15cbe2a3ed40ebb45aa6a57aee97a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clay statuette of Aphrodite. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.03_800 Caption Caption of Images Θεοχάρη Αλίκη Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent Clay statuette of Aphrodite from Maronia, dated in the later classical period. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Always in the Archaeological Museum of Komotini. We see a clay statuette of Aphrodite from Maronia, dated in the later classical period. TextDuration 0:08 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.03 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/0d3a2afa92a6bb12d615b79eaefd51e2.jpg 8d256564c9be35d0c6e32678914a7090 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Part of a funerary monument frieze of 400 BC. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.02_800 Caption Caption of Images Θεοχάρη Αλίκη Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent Part of the frieze of a funerary monument of 400 BC, with the Persephone's representation and the winged figure (this is the departed young man). SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Another finding of Maronia in the Archaeological Museum of Komotini. Part of the frieze of a funerary monument of 400 BC, with the Persephone's representation and the winged figure,(this is the departed young man). TextDuration 0:14 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.02 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/fd1404d9f3f3f7d0789e4b3629d00fba.jpg af44503661a980de0d1c0be1f4e72eee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Funerary relief of the 4th century BC. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent At the Archaeological Museum of Komotini there are exhibited several findings from the ancient Maronia. Funerary relief depicting, on the left, a dead person in the shape of a seated woman, and on the right, a standing young maidservant. This is dated back to the 4th century BC. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics At the Archaeological Museum of Komotini, there are exhibited several findings from the ancient Maronia. Let’s refer to a funerary relief, which is depicting on the left, a dead person in the shape of a seated woman, and on the right, a standing young maidservant. This is dated back to the 4th century BC. TextDuration 0:19 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/fa53dc26084f74895fb52e9e43efdfe8.jpg d9acfcc078f5278f7f031fd5049df842 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The cultivated plain of Maronia. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.01.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent The exploitation of the rich Thracian inland, and activities such as the grain production, cultivation of olive trees and especially vines, but also the extensive livestock, (an occupation of the inhabitants even at present), in combination with trade, brought great economic growth and prosperity in the ancient city. On the ground floor of the Archaeological Museum of Komotini there are several tombstones exhibited, on which you can see the different types of occupations of the people of the ancient city, for example you will be able to spot doctors but also greengrocers. At this point we should state, that another proof of the growth and development of the city could also be the coinage of Maronia, where its coins were widely spread in all the known ancient world. The metal was guaranteed by commercial trading. The beginning of coinage in the city took place during 520-515 BC. On the front side of the coins, the representation is associated with the worship of Dionysus and also with the cultivation of vines. Moreover, there was also a representation of a horse, which is another symbol of the city, and is connected with Kikones. On the back side, there is a variation of representations so we could see bunches of grapes, rams, concave squares with crosses but also the figure of Hercules. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Let us picture now, that the exploitation of the rich Thracian inland, and activities such as the grain production, cultivation of olive trees and especially vines, but also the extensive livestock, (an occupation of the inhabitants even at present), in combination with trade,, brought great economic growth and prosperity in the ancient city. If you ever visit the city of Komotini, and more specifically its Archaeological Museum, remember that on the ground floor of the Museum, there are several tombstones exhibited, on which you can see the different types of occupations of the people of the ancient city, for example you will be able to spot doctors but also greengrocers. At this point we should state, that another proof of the growth and development of the city could also be the coinage of Maronia, where its coins were widely spread in all the known ancient world. The metal was guaranteed by commercial trading. The beginning of coinage in the city took place during 520 to 515 BC. On the front side of the coins, the representation is associated with the worship of Dionysus and also with the cultivation of vines. Moreover, there was also a representation of a horse, which is another symbol of the city, and is connected with Kikones. On the back side, there is a variation of representations so we could see bunches of grapes, rams, concave squares with crosses but also the figure of Hercules. TextDuration 1:13 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.01.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/c9303cd883fc9ca73135fb1cc4bfbc86.jpg d169c3fb4fe049a3a3200bd08da8fa1c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The ancient and modern port of Maronia. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.00.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent The Greeks of the Eastern Aegean, during the 8th century BC, colonized the land of the Thracian tribes, seeking new homes. In the middle of the 7th century BC, habitants of the island of Chios, founded the ancient Maronia, which was very close to the preexisted and older Ismaros. The name of the city is considered to be linked to the Homeric Maronas, son of Evanthos, and priest at Ismaros of the god Apollo. Gradually, there will be a mutual cultural influence between the colonists and the local population. In the new region, the colonists found fertile plains in order to grow olives, cereals and vines- crops which were bonded with the colonists for long time- but also they found a natural harbor which will be of great importance for the promotion of their trade. Remnants of the jetty, dated on the 4th century BC, preserved on the east side of the modern port of St. Charalambos. The location of the colony is very privileged, as it offers a great views all the way from Thassos to Samothrace. However, there was an ongoing conflict with the neighbor Thassians, due to the fact that the very competitive nearby Strymi, which was a Thassian colony, was also thriving. These controversies begun during the Archaic period and they appear again in 360/361 BC, this also showed the westward expanse of the area controlled by Maronia. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics You are now located at the port of St Charalambos. On the southeast side of the port,, you can see the stone piles, which once formed the ancient jetty. The Greeks of the Eastern Aegean, during the 8th century BC, colonized the land of the Thracian tribes, seeking new homes. In the middle of the 7th century BC, habitants of the island of Chios, founded the ancient Maronia, which was very close to the preexisted and older Ismaros. The name of the city is considered to be linked to the Homeric Maronas, son of Evanthos, and priest at Ismaros of the god Apollo. Gradually, there will be a mutual cultural influence between the colonists and the local population. In the new region, the colonists found fertile plains in order to grow olives, cereals and vines- crops which were bonded with the colonists for long time- but also they found a natural harbor which will be of great importance for the promotion of their trade. Remnants of the jetty, dated on the 4th century BC, preserved on the east side of the modern port of St Charalambos. The location of the colony is very privileged, as it offers a great views,all the way from Thassos to Samothrace. However, there was an ongoing conflict with the neighbor Thassians, due to the fact that the very competitive nearby Strymi, which was a Thassian colony, was also thriving. These controversies begun during the Archaic period, and they appear again in 360/361 BC, this also showed the westward expanse of the area controlled by Maronia. TextDuration 1:39 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en