Reg.Nr. HA-2005/GR/03

Arcadian Gate and City Wall, Messene

Restoration and anastylosis of the Arcadian gate and the city wall between the gate and tower 17. Rare example of Hellenistic 4th century BC defensive architecture of outstanding archaeological and architectural interest: 9.5 km long monumental fortification which is the emblem ...
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Project details

Title:Arcadian Gate and City Wall, Messene
Entr. year: 2005
Result:Diploma
Country: Greece
Town: Messenia
Category type: archaeological sites
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Gate and city wall
Actual use:Archaeological site, cultural attraction
Built: 4th century BC
The Jury's citation: For the accurate anastylosis and functional restoration of a rare and representative example of Hellenistic defensive architecture situated in the Southern Peloponnesus.
GPS:37°10'30,0"N; 21°55'12,0"E
Web, Links:

www.ancientmessene.gr/index_en.php

Description:
Restoration and anastylosis of the Arcadian gate and the city wall between the gate and tower 17. Rare example of Hellenistic 4th century BC defensive architecture of outstanding archaeological and architectural interest: 9.5 km long monumental fortification which is the emblem of the city. The project involved archaeological and archival research, consolidation and conservation treatment of the curtain wall and the Arcadian gate, identification and preservation of scattered blocks, identification ofthe original position of the wall, anastylosis of scattered blocks to their original position.