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Europa Nostra Awards 2017: The island of Kea and the ancient city of Karthaia
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Europa Nostra Awards 2017: The island of Kea and the ancient city of Karthaia

Kea, an island that forms part of the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea, is a beloved weekend destination for Athenians and just one hour by ferry from the Greek capital. On this hilly, scarcely populated island, lie the ruins of the ancient city of Karthaia. Karthaia was populated for around 1300 years from the...