Several years ago, I became interested in Leivithra, an ancient city at Mount Olympus, near the village Leptokarya. Since I nowhere found reliable information, neither about Leivithra nor about other ancient sites at Mount Olympus, I researched myself. To publish my knowledge for the general public, I started writing for Wikipedia. Little by little, the research drew wider circles and links emerged between different cultural institutions in the region. In addition to archaeology, I soon dealt with museums, monasteries and culturally significant organizations.
In December 2018 I decided to combine the individual texts into a book. So the reader sees not only parts, but a wider picture of the region.
Hope you enjoy reading
Jürgen Weidner
Email info.mountolympus@gmail.com
If you are surprised that the chapters on the archaeological sites are so sparsely illustrated, it is because the Greek state does not allow images of its antiquities to be used in books without paying for it.
This book is free. I do not get any income from it. If you like it, please consider donating to the organization “Το χαμόγελο του παιδιού”, (to chamojelo tou pediou, the smile of children) in Greece. Your donation benefits needy children. More information can be found here: https://www.hamogelo.gr/gr/en/home/