Landmark· Kythnos· Greece — Cyclades
Maroulas Mesolithic Site (Loutra, Kythnos)
37° 26.8′ N · 24° 25.7′ E
The oldest known settlement in the Cyclades, a Mesolithic village of round huts dated to about 9000-8000 BC, partly eroded into the sea just north of Loutra.
Practical
A short walk north along the shore from Loutra marina. Excavations found circular dwellings, graves and flint, quartz and obsidian tools. Viewing access and hours were not verified. Position from OpenStreetMap.
Best for
Prehistory stroll from Loutra
Nearby
- Loutra Marina Services (Kythnos)0.2 NM away
- Cavo d'Oro (Loutra)0.3 NM away
- Loutra Marina (Kythnos)0.3 NM away
- Loutra Mini-Markets & Bakery (Kythnos)0.3 NM away
- Loutra Waterfront Cafes (Kythnos)0.3 NM away
- Sofrano Yachting Club Restaurant (Loutra)0.3 NM away
- Loutra Hot Springs (Kythnos)0.4 NM away
- Agia Irini Bay (Kythnos)0.5 NM away
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