Sesklo Archaeological Site

Standing tall on the Kastraki hill, the magnificent archaeological site of Sesklo is located 15 kms away from Volos. The huge ancient settlement area of at least 100,000 reveals the futuristic architecture of the Neolithic period. You can still witness the stone foundations of the periodic houses. It is one of Greece's most important and impressive archaeological sites due to the discoveries from the excavations displayed here.

You can even view the ceramic pots and other utensils used by the residents here, dating back to the middle-Neolithic period. The discoveries found on this site is one of the reasons the middle Neolithic period is known for its refined firing techniques, increased use of stone tools and pottery. One display you cannot miss while visiting the site is the Mansion of Sesklo, found in the 20th century. It has a series of stone wall-like structures surrounding it. Other residential houses were located around this central mansion. There is also evidence of the agriculture and animal husbandry carried out in the ancient settlement on this site. This settlement dates back to the 7th Century BC.