Byzantine tower, a photo from Rethimno, Crete

Photographer's Note

Eleftherna was an ancient city that was founded in the 9th BC century and flourished in the Hellenistic and the Roman periods.rnIt was rebuilt in the early-Byzantine period between 430-450 AD. It was a major city, since it was the seat of the Bishop. These are the remains of a tower from that time, on the edge of today's village.rnEleftherna started to decline after an earthquake in 796 and was destroyed after the Arab conquest (824).

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lousat (139286) 2021-10-12 12:15

Ciao Alex,not a lot remains of tower after a lot of time and earthquakes,but the view around and in background is fantastic, another unknown pearl from Crete in your very interesting series. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

COSTANTINO (116518) 2021-10-12 23:42

hello my dearest Aleksander
my personal opinion is to issue a book
with all these Greek photos...
it will be interesting indeed
for Greek people too...
regards
Costantino