The ancient city is open to visitors.
Ancient BuildingFragma Kalama (Gkoumani) Φράγμα Καλαμά (Γκούμανη)
Gitanae (Γίτανα)
The ancient city of Gitanae in the Epirus region of Greece, was the center of the Thesprotians. Its location on the Kalamas River, near its mouth into the Ionian Sea, made it a hub for trade and politics.
History+
The founding of Gitanae around 335–330 BC marked a turning point for the Thesprotians, as the city replaced Elea as their main settlement. It evolved into the administrative, political, and economic heart of the Thesprotian tribal league and later became one of the leading centers of the Epirote League. Gitanae was a fortified city with its own coinage and access to maritime trade routes. Its heyday ended abruptly in 167 BC when Roman troops under Aemilius Paullus destroyed the city during the Third Macedonian War, after which it gradually fell into decay.
Location+
The remains of Gitanae are located in Fragma Kalama (Gkoumani) in the region of Thesprotia, Epirus, Greece, at an elevation of approximately 20 meters above sea level.
On site+
Visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient city today. These include the city walls, a Hippodamian street grid, the Agora, the Prytaneion, and an ancient theater that once accommodated around 4,000 spectators and has recently been restored.
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