Dodwell, Edward: A classical and topographical tour through Greece, during the years 1801, 1805, and 1806: in two volumes (Band 2) (London, 1819)

402 TOWN OF MISITHRA.

by the Turks. It is at present governed by a voivode, and contains
near 7000 inhabitants, who are principally Greeks, and carry on a
considerable commerce in silk.

Several ancient inscriptions, and some sculptured and archi-
tectural fragments, may be seen at Misithra, which have, no doubt,
been brought from Sparta or Amyklai. The sculpture is generally
indifferent; but near the southern extremity of the town is a marble
sarcophagus, which at present serves as the receptacle of a fountain.
It is ornamented with sculpture in a good style, but much defaced
by the friction of those who draw water at the fount.

We were hospitably received, and well lodged in the house of the
Greek, Demetrio Manusaki, a man of some consequence and large
property. He professed to feel a lively interest in the history of his
Spartan ancestors, as a proof of which he names one of his sons
Lycurgus, and the other Leonidas, while he teaches them the Hel-
lenic language. The following inscriptions are observed at Misithra.

API 210 A AMI
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IIOATAOEI

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A£TEKAI*IAOTEIMIA£
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