Λείβηθρα

LEIVITHRA

Ancient city with an acropolis, homeland of the mythical Orpheus, built between Old Leptokarya and Skotina, at the entrance of the large fold that separates Kato from Ano Olympus. In the area, successive torrents flow that contribute to the common bed of the Ziliana torrent.

a. A walled ancient Acropolis (approximately 15 acres in area) that appears to have been abandoned in the Hellenistic period. Part of it has collapsed into the bed of the Grivas stream, while on the remaining sides the ancient enclosure, built with angled stones, is preserved.

b. An ancient settlement extending on the heights northwest of the Acropolis. It dates from prehistoric times, perhaps up to the Byzantine period.

c. Ancient Cemeteries, dating from prehistoric times to the Hellenistic period (Mycenaean, Early Iron Age and historical times).