Apologies for the blurry phonecam shot, but the image and not the text is the important thing here. A recent outing to Loutraki found what we believe is this new sign above the Roman baths along the γιαλος, coast, beyond the harbour, possibly erected during the past winter. While the text explains that the baths were part of the 3rd century CE city of Selinus, what struck us was the information in the last line to the effect that there are seven as yet unexcavated sites in the vicinity. So while Homer’s Ocean slowly dissolves the exposed parts of the baths, seven areas may still hide unknown wonders. A project for enthusiasts, perhaps guided by the likes of eminent archaeologist and author Adamantios Sampson, to find and preserve what remains of Selinus?
(We have also been asked to identify the site of the baths for those who have never visited. The map below gives a rough positioning along the γιαλος from Loutraki. Click to view larger image. Just don’t expect Herculaneum…)








