Kefalonia ancient history books

Ancient sami was a powerful fortified town whose ruins are found in lapitha mountain, over the port town of sami kefalonia. Kefalonia is inhabited continuously since the paleolithic era. The island is mentioned as tetrapolis, because in ancient times it was divided into four. The most significant event occurred in the period 886912 ad, when kefalonia was appointed as the seat of the provincial government of ionian islands. Excavations have shown that the history of kefalonia started in the ancient times. At the end of the peloponnese war, in the period between 404 and 322 b. Kefalonia, ionian islands, greece the history of kefalonia is quite extensive, stretching back to the stone age and boasting fabulous input from the mycenaeans. This town was an autonomous and independent state with its own coin inhabited from the paleolithic times. Contemporary historical events from 1940 to 1943 kefalonia was dominated by the italians. Nonfiction but can also include ancient greek literature, myths, poetry, drama and philosophy. Philip of macedonia tried to attack the island in 218 bc. From fortresses and ancient monuments to natural caves and valleys spread all over the island, it features unique attractions for all interests.

According to the locals, this king founded the four main cities of the island which were sami, pahli, krani, and pronnoi, and named them after his sons. In the ancient period, the people lived in four cities on the island. Information about the history and ancient sites of kefalonia island, greece. Kefalonia museum of ancient greek technology by kotsanas. Historical mysteries set in ancient greece 23 books. This was the first of a huge number of conquerors that passed through kefalonia during the history. History of kefalonia or cephalonia greka ionian suites.

Located about 2 km from sami, the main port of the island of kefalonia, surrounded by majestic ancient city walls, on top of the hill, stands the ancient acropolis of same. This word has its origins probably in the mountains of kefalonia island or because kefalonia is the largest of the ionian islands. This e book brings kefalonia right to your finger tips. It was an independent state inhabited from the paleolithic times. Something quite different to the various ancient landmarks around kefalonia, melissani cave is home to a vast sea water lake, which is.

It details the history of the islands in terms of the flora and fauna found there and outlines the geological timeline. At the copper age, the tafians or the televises,another ancient greek people, inhabited the island. The cambridge illustrated history of ancient greece paul anthony cartledge, 1997. It is another example of the love of the inhabitants of kefalonia for culture. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Ancient origins articles related to kefalonia in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. The french publicly burnt the golden book where the names and privileges of the. Best books on ancient greek history and literature ancient greece. Cephalonia, along with the other islands, were transferred to greece in 1864 as. The cephallenes, inhabitants of a legendary reign that included kefalonia, ithaki, zakynthos zante and lefkas are mentioned for the first time by the greek poet omer.

Excursions in kefalonia what to do, to visit and attractions. The rise and fall of the greek colonels by cm woodhouse chronicles the last days of civilian rule and follows the april 21 1967 junta from its beginning to its final collapse in 1974. The ancient greek poet homer mentioned zakynthos in the iliad and the odyssey, stating that its first inhabitants were the son of king dardanos of arcadia, called zakynthos, and his men. The corgialenios library was established in 1924 in execution of last will and testament of the great benefactor of kefalonia, marinos corgialenios, which stipulated the establishment of a public library in argostoli. Corgialenios library is situated in the centre of argostoli. Libraries containing thousands of volumes of books covering a long period of human history, from the 16th century to today. Cultures of the world kefalonia my travelling days. This is the full version with some modifications and is packed with. Historical mysteries set in ancient greece score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Ancient greek biography, greece ancient history, books.

In the archaeological museum located in argostoli you will discover the ancient history of kefalonia. The island has a population of 45,000 permanent inhabitants, whose main resource comes from agriculture, fishing and tourism. They reflect the thriving culture of the island at a crucial time in greek history. What hotels are near kefalonia museum of ancient greek technology by kotsanas. Thanks to the help of the athenians, they managed to defeat him. The museums of kefalonia kefalonia island a complete. Throughout the year many events take place in kefalonia religious celebrations and feasts, arts festivals, wine and food festivals, gymnastic symposiums, road races and much more this calendar of events also includes national holidays and observances. Perhaps the most enticing of all the ionian islands, magical kefallonia is a place where its easy to lose yourself, amid air thick with oleander and the sound of goat bells. Kefalonia is the biggest island of the ionian islands, read the history and the.

Odysseys end the search for ancient ithaca history. Kefalonia archaeological sites kefalonia is an island with a rich history. It was no different during my recent short break on the marvellous greek island of kefalonia, stuffed with history like your typical greek dolmades are with rice. Each adventure has a description, photos and a pois list. Archaeological excavations have brought to light traces of the citadel on the hill of pezoules and kasteli. Like much of greece, kefalonia has had a turbulent history. Indeed, at different moments in the past, the island was ruled by the romans, the venetians, the turks, the turks together with the russians, the french, the british, the italians and. Kefalonia natural beauty and turbulent history tripsavvy. The ancient mycenaean tombs were discovered in the early 20th century just outside the village lakirtha. The first known inhabitants were leleges, who inhabited the island in the 15th century bc, bringing with them the cult of poseidon. This is a classic for a reason, opening up a window into the greek mind and soul.

Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort. The longman history today book prize is open to an authors first or second book, written in english, on any aspect of history, published between 1 october 2018 and 31 september 2019. At the homeric time kefalonia was a part of the kingdom of ithaca. The mycenaean culture left a strong remain in kefalonia, few cyclopean walls. The history of kefalonia is quite extensive, stretching back to the stone age and boasting fabulous input from the mycenaeans. In 434 bc kefalonian ships participated in the battle of the corithians against the people of ancient corfu. The largest, and perhaps the most varied, of the islands, theres space to breathe here, and its convoluted coastline conceals all sorts of captivating coves and beach. Steeped in historical detail, the series follows the adventures of a scribe called nico and his friend thrax, who is a slave, as they work together to solve mysteries. Every civilization that passed from kefalonia island left a piece of their culture without killing local traditions and local culture. Kefallonia travel ionian islands, greece lonely planet. The ancient town of krani lost its autonomy from the romans in the 2 nd century bc.

The wreck was located off the greek island of kefalonia, between 20 and 2014 during an underwater natural and cultural heritage assessment survey, reports the journal of archaeological. In fact, its highest peak is mount athos, which has been declared as a national natural park. In the ancient years, there was four great independent cities. At the end of a narrow road starting from the port stands out the modern chapel of agii phanentes built on the ashes of the ancient walls. This book was set on kefalonia in world war ii, and most of it was filmed in sami. It continues our very successful landmark visitors guide to kefalonia, which ran to five print editions, before the demise of the publisher. The first references of kefalonia s history exist from the period of the persian wars, where we find kefallonians participating in the battle of plataea. Analysing international reactions and the united states role in the coup this is about as much detailed information as you can get in one book on this dark period in greeces history. Kefalonia topoguide is a digital field guide for hiking and touring in the kefalonia island. The original old museum was completely destroyed during the earthquake of 1953 and then rebuilt in 1960, today is the best place to go to learn about the history of the island. Robert bittlestone, in his book odysseus unbound, has suggested that paliki. The ancient greek mysteries are fun and actionpacked stories that are perfect for introducing readers in ks2 to the topic of ancient greece. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.

Oskars the history, the mythology and the conqourors of kefalonia. The most important attraction of markopoulo and one of the most remarkable sites of the island is the virgin mary fidousa or lagouvarda known for the appearance of snakes all over greece and abroad looking back in time we find traditions that have been spread by. Best archaeological sites in kefalonia f zeen retreat. It is also a separate regional unit of the ionian islands region, and the only municipality of the regional. A stroll down the historic eras of kefalonia kefalonia island. The acropolis of krani was an ancient fortified town of the tetrapolis of kefalonia located one kilometer away from the city of argostoli. All these successive revolutions and the appearance of the first socialist formations in our history, leading to the 21st of may 1864 when kefalonia and ithaca were reunited with greece. The island owes its name to kephalos, the first king of the area during the palaeolithic era. He wrote a shorter book called the hellenistic age. A captivating guide to the thracian captivating history. In the museum there are artifacts from prehistoric era.

Together with the mountainous mainland region of epirus, the combined populations of corfu, paxos, lefkas, ithaca, kefalonia, zakynthos, and kythira constitute less than a twentieth of the population of greece, yet they have. Many reports were held in the books of homer about kefalonian. Kefalonia museum of ancient greek technology by kotsanas, argostolion. Best books on ancient greek history and literature 259 books. Calendar of events 2020 updated weekly as information is received. Zakynthos was then conquered by king arkesios of kefalonia, and then by odysseus from ithaca. Markopoulo of kefalonia is the result of the large settlement of 1507 that the venetians attempted to create in elios and pronnoi. Very interesting museum with all ancient greek technologies. Sonar technology has been used to identify one of the biggest roman shipwreck ever found in the mediterranean sea. The various landmarks of kefalonia are spread all over the island and range from fortresses and ancient monuments, to natural caves and valleys.

Knapp elf millionen einwohner memento des originals vom 14. It includes routes, descriptions and photos for 23 hiking and mountaineering trails, 3 birdwatching routes, 2 routes for butterfly observation, one floristic trail, 2 geological trips, 2 suv and a road trip, covering the whole kefalonia island. Perusing the section on cephalonia in the ancient author strabos geography, the most important source of its kind for ancient geographical knowledge, bittlestone came across the following. The mythology tells that the young kefalos, a refugee from athens, once arrived in kefalonia and defeated a group of people called tafi, who lived in the western peninsula of the island, had been controlling the island for a long period of time before becaming the king. Early seafaring activity in the southern ionian islands, mediterranean sea. The island has numerous interesting villages, many of which feature charming venetian buildings, as well as ancient archaeological sites. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack. Scattered off the west coast of mainland greece are the seven ionian islands, celebrated for their spectacular landscapes, olive groves and classical associations. It sells books, cards, and small gifts, such as a silver copy of a sealstone and. Everyday life in the birthplace of western civilization is an excellent survey of how ordinary greeks, both men and women, rich and poor, thought and lived.