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πŸ›οΈ Corinth-Kenchreai

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πŸ›οΈ Corinth-Kenchreai
Roman port city and archaeological site on the Saronic Gulf


πŸ• 3 min read Β· Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 21:57
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located on the eastern coast of the Isthmus of Corinth, Greece
  • Served as Corinth's principal maritime harbor during the Roman period (1st–4th centuries CE)
  • Excavated intermittently since the early 20th century; major campaigns conducted by the American School of Classical Studies
  • Remains include port infrastructure, warehouses, temples, and residential structures

Kenchreai was the eastern harbor of Roman Corinth, positioned on the Saronic Gulf approximately 9 kilometers from the ...

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