The Anchialos not previously called Agchialos but Fthiotides Thebes. This name is known the two ancient cities of Magnesia ,One is located near the village Mikrothives , on the road from Volos Almyrou and the other is in New Anchialo.
The second one was called Fthiotides Thebes built where there was in ancient times the city Pyrasos, where we refer to Strabo.'s position was confirmed by excavations made in 1907.
Through an excavation proved that the low hill to the east of New Aghialou was the citadel of Pyrassou. The findings of the masonry remains of successive settlements and mainly pottery , belong to the classical , in the geometric, Halki , Middle Helladic and Neolithic. The area still existed and following centuries, but also had another name Demetrius. "Its harbor was vital as was used in the export and import trade of Thessaly. Was destroyed and she 217 x by Philip. During the 2nd century AD reaches its peak level in culture until the end of 7 century. So the product designated < Christian Theban> .
The excavations revealed ten important monuments which are the following: the acropolis of Pyrasou , the basilica of Hope ( Royal B) ,complex of public buildings and purchases , the episcopal palace ,the basilica of Saint Demetrios ( A royal ') ,the hypocaust bath west of the royal ,paved boulevard with shops – < embolos > east of the royal, gymnasium and bath south of the basilica and the basilica of Bishop Peter ( Royal C) which is the largest and most interesting monument in the area.
Royal D-St. Demetriou
The Basilica of St. Cerium located southeast of the current market off the highway. Particularly characteristic is the formation of the atrium and cross proktismaton , baptistery and sacristy . The very rich sculptural architectural decoration , characterized by high quality. Dating from the 2nd half of the 5th century basilica northwest of A .
Basilica B-Bishop Hopes
The Basilica of Bishop hope lies off the highway to Volos , below the citadel over the harbor . Aisled basilica with narthex , patio and proktismata. Excavation became the 1928-1929. Further excavations were conducted 1960-1972. Seem to have repairs done as evidenced by the inscription found on the patio and donor reports as the deacon Stephen . The same inscription mentions the name of Bishop Hopes ( 1 the half of the 6th century x) characterized by the royal.
Royal C-Bishop Peter
The Basilica of Bishop Peter is behind the market next to the highway to Salty and occupies the entire block is the largest and most important monument that have been discovered in New Anchialo. The excavation continued by P.Lazaridi. The decoration is of particular interest as it is rich in marble architectural and decorative mural , mosaics and frescoes. From the name of Bishop Peter placed on anakainistiki inscription southern wall featured throughout the complex Ariereos Peter's Basilica .
Royal D
The royal cemetery located outside the wall ,at the western end of New Aghialou . Aisled basilica with narthex , patio and proktismata. excavated the 1934-1936. The basilica is dated between the 5th-6th century AD.
Royal E
Located outside the walls dated to the 5th-6th century AD. Hypocaust in 100 x. southeast of the basilica with mosaic floors Martyrdom. Building Christian era.
Royal F
Located next to the police department of New Agxialos. During the excavation revealed the ninth basilica in the city center. Probably dates to the mid-5th century.
Royal Martyrdom
The Royal Tabernacle is located at Stavridis to the vegetable garden to the south of New Agxialos. Aisled basilica with narthex , built on the ruins of oldest buildings , probably in the 4th century BC. In the sanctuary of the royal rescued a built base of the altar , the cist egkainio and part of the throne. Characteristic were colonnettes Octagonal Dam Elders .
Aisled chapels
Revealed in 1982 private plot ,dated the 3rd-4th century x and served for the religious needs
Baptistery
The discovered vaptistiriopou 1983, south of the atrium of the Basilica of Bishop Petroutheoreitai unique in Greece. In the center is octagonal baptistery. Impressive marble floor. The so-called Episcopal Palace is 100 m. west of the basilica of St. Demetrios .
Complex Public Buildings
The revelation began 1956 by G. Sotiriou and continued by P.Lazaridi the years 1960-1968 and 1987.Episimanthikan 8 construction phases . This public market complex or hospital or other destination , used for many centuries .
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