ποΈ Corinth-Kenchreai
Roman port city and archaeological site on the Saronic Gulf
π Fast Facts
- Located on the eastern coast of the Isthmus of Corinth, Greece
- Served as Corinth's principal maritime harbor during the Roman period (1stβ4th 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 ...