Ancient Kameiros

Ancient Kameiros was one of the three large Doric cities of the island. In 1929 archaeologists localized the ruins of the ancient city. It is thought that it was founded by the Dorians. Kameiros was often compared to Pompeii. An earthquake in 226 BC destroyed the city temple. Then another earthquake in 142 BC destroyed the temple.During the prehistoric period the area was inhabited by Mycenaean Greeks.

The Fountain Square

The Main Street