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Horygi, Megalithic Monument

In the middle of a valley, west of Kilkis, rises the "kalampak" or "Castle" or "Lazaritsa" of Chorygi. An imposing megalithic monument of prehistoric times. The hill is crowned circularly by rocks, much like a natural citadel. There are relics of a settlement and on the foothills lies a cemetery of cist graves, probably of the classical times. According to historians, this was the location of the Roman station "Tauriana", which served the hikers that were marching along Axios River. The Hill of Chorygiattracts many climbers.

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  • Coordinates: 41.014668, 22.708490
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