Greece

Drymus (Acarnania)

Ancient Acarnanian town with early Byzantine churches, Greece

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Drymus or Drymos (Ancient Greek: Δρυμός) was a town in ancient Acarnania. The site of Drymus is at Palioklissi (Palioklissia, Paliokklesi), 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the Ambracian coast. Remains of early Byzantine basilicas have been discovered, along with pottery, metalwork, and sculpture. Documentary evidence mention a 5th-century bishop.

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Documentary evidence of a bishop

5th century

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Greece

Coordinates

38.88° N, 21.01° E