Hellenistic Gymnasion, Roman Baths, and Paleochristian Basilica
(Pithagório, Samos)
Roman Baths

This impressive site is situated about 500 metres walk toward south west from Pithagorio (free entrance).

Roman Baths

In the Hellenistic period, a huge gymnasion was constructed at this site. Later in the Roman period, the eastern part of the gymnasion was converted into the public baths. Unfortunately, I cannot tell exactly which parts correspond to which period.

Floor Mosaic

This is floor mosaics, probably of the Roman period. Two naked youths (of the right man only a leg was left) are engaging wrestling.

Early Christian Basilica


Baptismal Fountain
In Late Antiquity, a Christian church was constructed (the photo above). A white table-like stone that you can see at the centre of the photo is baptismal fountain in the photo left.


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