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Ancient Agora - Kos
The ancient agora (market) dates back from the Hellenistic period in the 4th century BC and is among the largest to have been excavated in Greece so far. It is placed to the south of the Neratzia Castle, near the city's port and right next to the main nightlife street of Kos, which is active during the day too, with bars and taverns catering to tourists and locals alike. The ancient agora was the commercial and social center at the heart of the ancient city, organized around a spacious rectangular yard 50 meters (160 ft) wide and 300 meters (980 ft) long. The archaeological site was excavated by the Italian Archaeological School after the destructive earthquake in 1933. Following the excavation works that lasted from 1935 to 1942, restoration works were carried out on monuments of the ancient market. The site is part of the wider archaeological zone which also includes the port and some residential areas.
The ancient agora consisted of three main arcades: the eastern, the western and the northern which met in the middle, in a large inner courtyard. The northern arcade connected to the city wall towards the entrance to the harbor, while the other two housed various shops serving the daily needs of the citizens. You can walk through the ruined arcades and the ancient temples and learn more about the finds from the panels installed by the local authorities with information in Greek and English. Among the ruins you will find a temple, probably dedicated to Hercules, a shrine to Aphrodite and the columns of a stoa or covered walkway dating from the 3rd century BC. You can also see remains of the city fortifications, a Christian Basilica dating from the 5th century and a mosaic floor from an ancient home. However, the biggest part of the Agora, still lies buried under the modern city. The Ancient Agora is among the most splendid monuments of Kos Town and offers a fascinating glimpse at what was once the commercial and social center of Kos. Admission is free.