The Valley’s historic landmarks
The Berbati Valley is rich in Historic landmarks, sites that hold significant historical, cultural or archaeological value. These sites represent important aspects of heritage and identity as they offer insights into how people lived, interacted and contributed to society over time.
The valley’s archaeological sites offer insights into early human life and development and showcase the Mycenaean culture. Some Natural Features of the valley have historical value as they are connected to ancient Greek mythology and notable historical events.
Our Valley’s landmarks provide us with a direct link to the past. Our aim is to contribute to the preservation of these sites and to ensure that their historical and educational value endure for future generations.
Read up on the historical sites & monuments of the Berbati Valley with in-depth articles and discover the historic landscape around you.
Mastos Hill
From substantial village in the final Neolithic period, to significant production site of Mycenaean pottery to fortressed settlement in Medieval ages, Mastos Hill has been the most dominated landmark of the Valley through the ages.
The Western Necropolis
Berbati’s Mycenaean Chamber Tomb Cemetary was located about one kilometer WNW from Mastos Hill, on the lower slopes of the Phytesoumia ridge and oriented to the once perennial river of Asterion…
The Tholos Tomb
The Tholos Tomb of Berbati was discovered and excavated in 1935. The presence of the tholos tomb suggests that Berbati was a small but independent chiefdom, prior to its annexation by Mycenae.
The Rural Site of Pyrgouthi
Five main habitation phases over a period of 900 years were identified at the rural site of Pyrgouthi, which derives its name from its main feature, the Hellenistic Tower.
The Roman Period
Around 300AD a roman country estate with special-purpose areas connected to agricultural production was built in the center of the valley and played an important role for the settlements in the area.