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The Fortress of Aegosthena dates from 4th - 3rd century BCE. The walk to the site was unspeakably lovely, with olive trees at every glance, and the scent of purity with every whiff. The fortress was considered to be the best preserved ancient castle. Due to its position on the borders of Attica, it changed hands several times between the Athenians and the Megarians. It belonged to the Achaean League and, for a while, to the League of the Boeotians. Near the gate of the north section are located the ruins of a five-aisled basilica with a mosaic floor, dated to the 5th century A.D. To the Medieval period date a series of cells on the acropolis, undoubtedly the remains of a monastery, as well as a small church which still functions today, dedicated to St. George. category images
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