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6th Century Byzantine Church Discovered in Northern Evia

A 6th-century Byzantine basilica was discovered in Oreoi, northern Evia, during recent excavations for a sewage system. The find includes the church’s foundation, apse, and brick-lined floor, along with artifacts such as iron crosses and a bronze lamp ring. This significant discovery sheds light on the religious history of the region, once part of the diocese under the Metropolis of Corinth.