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Roman period

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	===Roman period===		===Roman period===
	Kenchreai flourished during the Roman Empire, when the settlement was focused around the crescent-shaped harbour enclosed by massive concrete breakwaters and protected by sea-walls. The local community was small but prosperous, and it was distinguished by its social, cultural, and religious diversity. Ancient literature and inscriptions from the site attest to the presence of cults of [[Aphrodite]], [[Isis]], [[Asclepius\|Asklepios]], [[Poseidon]], [[Dionysus\|Dionysos]], and [[Pan (god)\|Pan]].		Kenchreai flourished during the Roman Empire, when the settlement was focused around the crescent-shaped harbour enclosed by massive concrete breakwaters and protected by sea-walls. The local community was small but prosperous, and it was distinguished by its social, cultural, and religious diversity. Ancient literature and inscriptions from the site attest to the presence of cults of [[Aphrodite]], [[Isis]], [[Asclepius\|Asklepios]], [[Poseidon]], [[Dionysus\|Dionysos]], and [[Pan (god)\|Pan]].

			The many buildings and objects found, including several of exceptional artistic quality, show the considerable wealth of local residents at this time.

	====Early Christian presence====		====Early Christian presence====