5The Ancient City of Kamiros is Greece’s ‘Pompeii’

The ancient city of Kamiros, located on the northwest coast of Rhodes, is often compared to Pompeii due to its well-preserved ruins.

Kamiros was one of the three powerful city-states of ancient Rhodes and flourished during the Hellenistic period. Visitors can explore its ancient streets, houses, temples, and an advanced water supply system that showcases the engineering skills of the time.