Mamoussia
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Mamousia is a Greek
village located west of Corinth
and Athens
, north-northwest of Kalavryta
and east of Aigio
and Patras
. The GR-9
(Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia
is near the area. In 2001 the population was 177 for the village and 295 for the municipal district. Mamousia is part of the municipal unit of Diakopto
.
was destroyed along with the cities of the Achaean League
by a great earthquake which damaged along with ancient Eliki
. From the name of the city, it received the name of the neighbouring river, Vouraikos (then Buraicus). The area was later ruled by the Romans
, the Eastern Romans and the Byzantines
. Mamousia was later founded. It was later ruled by the Franks
, the Ottoman
Turks
with some interruption by the Venetians in the mid to late-15th century and the mid to late-16th century. Mamousia was finally Greek after the Greek War of Independence
of 1821, right after the signing of the declaration of independence.
After World War II
and the Greek Civil War
, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially nearby Patras
. The population has declined since 1981.
Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and modern-style homes were not built until the 1980s. Paved access roads were not built until the 1980s. Most of the homes are abandoned today.
Mamousia has an ancient area that above the archaeological city had an ancient theatre most of which has yet to be excavated; several artifacts are on display at the Aigio Archeological Museum.
On July 24 and July 25, 2007, Mamousia was struck by an enormous fire that damaged almost 70 to 80% of the entire area along with its forests. Firefighters, along with helicopters and planes battled the fire. It also damaged olive groves and grapevines. It also destroyed its natural beauty.
forests.
Mamousia has approximately 5 to 6 km of paved road and 10 km of gravel roads. Aravonitsa also has approximately 6 to 8 km of hydro lines as well as phone lines.
). Its nearest lyceum (middle school), and nearest gymnasium (secondary school) are in Diakopto
, its nearest hospital is the Aigio Hospital in Aigio
.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
village located west of Corinth
Corinth
Corinth is a city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Corinth, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit...
and Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, north-northwest of Kalavryta
Kalavryta
Kalavryta is a town and a municipality in the eastcentral part of the peripheral unit of Achaea, Greece. It is the southern terminus of the Kalavryta - Diakopto Road and the eastern terminus of the Patras - Kalavryta Road. It is located approx...
and east of Aigio
Aigio
Aigio is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Its population is around 30,000. Aigio is surrounded by trees in the north and cliffs in the...
and Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
. The GR-9
Greek National Road 9
Greek National Road 9 is the second-longest national highway of Greece. It runs through the western Peloponnese, from Patras to Pylos. Its length is around .This highway travels near:*Bypasses:*Patras and Area, since 2002*Vrachneika*Alissos*Kato Achaia...
(Patras - Pyrgos - Kyparissia
Kyparissia
Kyparissia is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Trifylia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The town proper has around 5,708 inhabitants. The town is located on Greek National Road 9,...
is near the area. In 2001 the population was 177 for the village and 295 for the municipal district. Mamousia is part of the municipal unit of Diakopto
Diakopto
Diakopto is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is a municipal unit. Population app. 7,005 . The town of Diakopto is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, and at the lower end of...
.
Population
| Year | Village population | Municipal district population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 382 | - |
| 1991 | 232 | 352 |
| 2001 | 177 | 295 |
Geography
Its geography is mainly mountainous with farmlands in its valleys. The Vouraikos gorge is next to Mamousia.History
The ancient BouraBoura
Boura , was an ancient city of Achaea, Greece, one of the 12 cities of the Achaean League.It is said to have derived its name from a daughter of Ion and Helice....
was destroyed along with the cities of the Achaean League
Achaean League
The Achaean League was a Hellenistic era confederation of Greek city states on the northern and central Peloponnese, which existed between 280 BC and 146 BC...
by a great earthquake which damaged along with ancient Eliki
Eliki
Eliki , is a Greek village in Achaea. Eliki is located about 15 km east of Aigio, about 45 km east of Patras, west of Diakopto and northwest of Kalavryta. Eliki is also in the municipality of Diakopto and had a population of 565 in 2001. Eliki is linked with the road linking with the...
. From the name of the city, it received the name of the neighbouring river, Vouraikos (then Buraicus). The area was later ruled by the Romans
Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
, the Eastern Romans and the Byzantines
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire during the periods of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centred on the capital of Constantinople. Known simply as the Roman Empire or Romania to its inhabitants and neighbours, the Empire was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State...
. Mamousia was later founded. It was later ruled by the Franks
Frankish Empire
Francia or Frankia, later also called the Frankish Empire , Frankish Kingdom , Frankish Realm or occasionally Frankland, was the territory inhabited and ruled by the Franks from the 3rd to the 10th century...
, the Ottoman
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
Turks
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
with some interruption by the Venetians in the mid to late-15th century and the mid to late-16th century. Mamousia was finally Greek after the Greek War of Independence
Greek War of Independence
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between...
of 1821, right after the signing of the declaration of independence.
After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and the Greek Civil War
Greek Civil War
The Greek Civil War was fought from 1946 to 1949 between the Greek governmental army, backed by the United Kingdom and United States, and the Democratic Army of Greece , the military branch of the Greek Communist Party , backed by Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Albania...
, much of the population left for larger towns and cities especially nearby Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
. The population has declined since 1981.
Houses were stone-built until the 1950s and modern-style homes were not built until the 1980s. Paved access roads were not built until the 1980s. Most of the homes are abandoned today.
Mamousia has an ancient area that above the archaeological city had an ancient theatre most of which has yet to be excavated; several artifacts are on display at the Aigio Archeological Museum.
On July 24 and July 25, 2007, Mamousia was struck by an enormous fire that damaged almost 70 to 80% of the entire area along with its forests. Firefighters, along with helicopters and planes battled the fire. It also damaged olive groves and grapevines. It also destroyed its natural beauty.
Information
The village is built on the slopes of Chelmos in beautiful pinePine
Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:...
forests.
Mamousia has approximately 5 to 6 km of paved road and 10 km of gravel roads. Aravonitsa also has approximately 6 to 8 km of hydro lines as well as phone lines.
Economy
Its main agricultural production is various fruits including figs, cherries and vegetables including corn, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers and others as well as dairy, livestock, olives and others. The majority of the population are based in other businesses as well as agriculture with some other industries.Other
Mamousia has a school, a church, and a square (plateiaPlateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
). Its nearest lyceum (middle school), and nearest gymnasium (secondary school) are in Diakopto
Diakopto
Diakopto is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is a municipal unit. Population app. 7,005 . The town of Diakopto is situated on the Gulf of Corinth, and at the lower end of...
, its nearest hospital is the Aigio Hospital in Aigio
Aigio
Aigio is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Its population is around 30,000. Aigio is surrounded by trees in the north and cliffs in the...
.